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Solar Energy in Parkersburg, IA

Solar Energy in Parkersburg

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Parkersburg with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Parkersburg

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Parkersburg

The total length of the day in Parkersburg, IA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 37 minutes. [More]

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Parkersburg, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Parkersburg, IA

Solar Energy Data in Parkersburg, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Parkersburg, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Parkersburg

Based on historical Parkersburg, 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 Parkersburg. [1]

Parkersburg has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Parkersburg that are always titled at the latitude of Parkersburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.54 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.9 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.05 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 Parkersburg

Solar Radiation Data in Parkersburg, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Parkersburg, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Parkersburg

Parkersburg, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Parkersburg is August with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.13 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Parkersburg (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.25 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.7 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Parkersburg

The average monthly solar radiation level in Parkersburg, IA, of 4.91 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 26% 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: Parkersburg vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Parkersburg

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:57 am
    • Sunset: 7:34 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:37
Solar Energy Statistics for Parkersburg

Best Months for Solar in Parkersburg

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.92 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.69 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.36 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Parkersburg

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Solar Power Output in Parkersburg

The Power of Solar in Parkersburg, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Parkersburg, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Parkersburg

Parkersburg (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5661.64 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Parkersburg is August with an average of 571.56 kWhac, followed by July at 569.39 kWhac and May at 553.15 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Parkersburg (Iowa) are December with an average of 316.42 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 342.87 kWhac and November at 365.54 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Parkersburg

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Weather Forecast for Parkersburg, IA [5]

Fri Mar 29
56°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sat Mar 30
51°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 75%
Sun Mar 31
45°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
46°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 46°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
36°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 44°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
45°F
Few Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 12%

More about Parkersburg

About Parkersburg

The city of Parkersburg, IA in Butler County has an approximate population of 1,870. [6]

Parkersburg Solar Power

Parkersburg, IA Solar Energy

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