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Solar Energy in Iowa Falls, IA

Solar Energy in Iowa Falls

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Iowa Falls with an average of 6.15 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Iowa Falls

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Iowa Falls

The total length of the day in Iowa Falls, IA today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 39 minutes. [More]

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Iowa Falls, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Iowa Falls, IA

Solar Energy Data in Iowa Falls, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Iowa Falls, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Iowa Falls

Based on historical Iowa Falls, 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 Iowa Falls. [1]

Iowa Falls has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Iowa Falls that are always titled at the latitude of Iowa Falls (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.56 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.91 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.08 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 Iowa Falls

Solar Radiation Data in Iowa Falls, IA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Iowa Falls.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Iowa Falls, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Iowa Falls

Iowa Falls, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Iowa Falls is July with an average of 6.15 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.07 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Iowa Falls (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.22 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Iowa Falls vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Iowa Falls

The average monthly solar radiation level in Iowa Falls, IA, of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Iowa Falls vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Iowa Falls 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 Iowa Falls

Sunrise / Sunset in Iowa Falls

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:22 am
    • Sunset: 8:01 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:39
Solar Energy Statistics for Iowa Falls

Best Months for Solar in Iowa Falls

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.39 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Iowa Falls

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Solar Power Output in Iowa Falls

The Power of Solar in Iowa Falls, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Iowa Falls, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Iowa Falls

Iowa Falls (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5671.71 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Iowa Falls is July with an average of 570.5 kWhac, followed by August at 568.22 kWhac and September at 548.4 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Iowa Falls (Iowa) are December with an average of 327.51 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 344.82 kWhac and November at 380.03 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Iowa Falls

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Weather Forecast for Iowa Falls, IA [5]

Fri Apr 19
48°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 49°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 8%
Sat Apr 20
46°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 52%
Sun Apr 21
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 22
51°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 57°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 23
50°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 53°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 37%
Wed Apr 24
48°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Iowa Falls

About Iowa Falls

The city of Iowa Falls, IA in Hardin County has an approximate population of 5,238. [6]

Iowa Falls Solar Power

Iowa Falls, IA Solar Energy

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

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