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Solar Energy in Holy Cross, IA

Solar Energy in Holy Cross

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Holy Cross with an average of 6.03 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Holy Cross

Solar panels in Holy Cross that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Holy Cross

The total length of the day in Holy Cross, IA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Holy Cross, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Holy Cross, IA

Solar Energy Data in Holy Cross, IA

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in Holy Cross.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for Holy Cross, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Holy Cross

Based on historical Holy Cross, IA data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Holy Cross. [1]

Holy Cross has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Holy Cross that are always titled at the latitude of Holy Cross (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.47 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.86 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar Energy Glossary

Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI)

Global Horizontal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation that is received per unit area by a surface that is always positioned in a horizontal manner.

Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI)

Direct Normal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is always perpendicular to the sun rays that come in a straight line from the direction of the sun at its current position in the sky.

Average Tilt at Latitude (ATaL)

Average Tilt at Latitude: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is tilted toward the equator at an angle equal to the current latitude. ATaL will often produce the optimum energy output.

Solar Radiation Levels in Holy Cross

Solar Radiation Data in Holy Cross, IA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Holy Cross.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for Holy Cross, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Holy Cross

Holy Cross, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Holy Cross is July with an average of 6.03 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.88 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Holy Cross (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.25 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Holy Cross vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Holy Cross

The average monthly solar radiation level in Holy Cross, IA, of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: Holy Cross vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Holy Cross solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for Holy Cross

Sunrise / Sunset in Holy Cross

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:51 am
    • Sunset: 7:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Holy Cross

Best Months for Solar in Holy Cross

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.49 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.26 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Holy Cross

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Solar Power Output in Holy Cross

The Power of Solar in Holy Cross, IA

Monthly AC solar system output averages for Holy Cross (ia). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Holy Cross. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for Holy Cross, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Holy Cross

Holy Cross (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5516.75 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Holy Cross is July with an average of 554.62 kWhac, followed by August at 542.44 kWhac and June at 535.01 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Holy Cross (Iowa) are December with an average of 311.99 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 340.31 kWhac and January at 348.01 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Holy Cross

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Holy Cross Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Holy Cross, IA [5]

Thu Mar 28
43°F
Few Clouds
Min: 24°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 17%
Fri Mar 29
52°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 28°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 62%
Sat Mar 30
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sun Mar 31
53°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 95%
Mon Apr 1
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 47°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 93%
Tue Apr 2
34°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 37°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Holy Cross

About Holy Cross

The city of Holy Cross, IA in Dubuque County has an approximate population of 374. [6]

Holy Cross Solar Power

Holy Cross, IA Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Holy Cross, IA, or for more solar-related resources for Holy Cross, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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