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Solar Energy in Kirkville, IA

Solar Energy in Kirkville

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

Solar Panels in Kirkville

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Kirkville

The total length of the day in Kirkville, IA today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 29 minutes. [More]

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Kirkville, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Kirkville, IA

Solar Energy Data in Kirkville, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Kirkville, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Kirkville

Based on historical Kirkville, 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 Kirkville. [1]

Kirkville has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.23 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Kirkville that are always titled at the latitude of Kirkville (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.71 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.03 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.23 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 Kirkville

Solar Radiation Data in Kirkville, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Kirkville, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Kirkville

Kirkville, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Kirkville is July with an average of 6.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.96 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Kirkville (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.57 kWh/m2/day and February at 4.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Kirkville

The average monthly solar radiation level in Kirkville, IA, of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% 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: Kirkville vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Kirkville

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:24 am
    • Sunset: 7:53 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:29
Solar Energy Statistics for Kirkville

Best Months for Solar in Kirkville

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.23 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.33 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Kirkville

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Solar Power Output in Kirkville

The Power of Solar in Kirkville, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Kirkville, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Kirkville

Kirkville (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5667.71 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Kirkville is July with an average of 570.47 kWhac, followed by September at 544.09 kWhac and August at 543.5 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Kirkville (Iowa) are December with an average of 326.71 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 368.45 kWhac and January at 376.7 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Kirkville

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Weather Forecast for Kirkville, IA [5]

Thu Apr 18
46°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 19
54°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 56°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 58%
Sat Apr 20
48°F
Few Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 22%
Sun Apr 21
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 1%
Mon Apr 22
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 60°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 92%
Tue Apr 23
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Kirkville

About Kirkville

The city of Kirkville, IA in Wapello County has an approximate population of 167. [6]

Kirkville Solar Power

Kirkville, IA Solar Energy

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

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