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Solar Energy in Johnston, IA

Solar Energy in Johnston

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Johnston with an average of 6.23 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Johnston

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Johnston

The total length of the day in Johnston, IA today (April 26, 2024) will be 13 hours and 54 minutes. [More]

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Johnston, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Johnston, IA

Solar Energy Data in Johnston, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Johnston, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Johnston

Based on historical Johnston, 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 Johnston. [1]

Johnston has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.32 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Johnston that are always titled at the latitude of Johnston (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.77 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.04 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.32 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 Johnston

Solar Radiation Data in Johnston, IA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Johnston.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Johnston, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Johnston

Johnston, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Johnston is July with an average of 6.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6 kWh/m2/day and August at 6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Johnston (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.22 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.74 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Johnston vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Johnston

The average monthly solar radiation level in Johnston, IA, of 5.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: Johnston vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Johnston 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 Johnston

Sunrise / Sunset in Johnston

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:15 am
    • Sunset: 8:09 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:54
Solar Energy Statistics for Johnston

Best Months for Solar in Johnston

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.71 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.37 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Johnston

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Solar Power Output in Johnston

The Power of Solar in Johnston, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Johnston, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Johnston

Johnston (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5781.78 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Johnston is July with an average of 574.69 kWhac, followed by August at 558.08 kWhac and June at 546.61 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Johnston (Iowa) are December with an average of 342.99 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 392.04 kWhac and November at 392.91 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Johnston

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Johnston Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Johnston, IA [5]

Fri Apr 26
52°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 62°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 27
73°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 74°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sun Apr 28
63°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 71°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 81%
Tue Apr 30
76°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 54%
Wed May 1
63°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about Johnston

About Johnston

The city of Johnston, IA in Polk County has an approximate population of 17,278. [6]

Johnston Solar Power

Johnston, IA Solar Energy

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

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