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Solar Energy in Riverdale, IA

Solar Energy in Riverdale

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Riverdale with an average of 6 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Riverdale

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Riverdale

The total length of the day in Riverdale, IA today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Riverdale, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Riverdale, IA

Solar Energy Data in Riverdale, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Riverdale, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Riverdale

Based on historical Riverdale, 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 Riverdale. [1]

Riverdale has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.97 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Riverdale that are always titled at the latitude of Riverdale (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.64 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.97 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% 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 Riverdale

Solar Radiation Data in Riverdale, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Riverdale, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Riverdale

Riverdale, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Riverdale is July with an average of 6 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.87 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Riverdale (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by November with an average of 3.51 kWh/m2/day and January at 3.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Riverdale

The average monthly solar radiation level in Riverdale, IA, of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% 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: Riverdale vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Riverdale

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:48 am
    • Sunset: 7:24 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Riverdale

Best Months for Solar in Riverdale

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.4 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.25 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Riverdale

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Solar Power Output in Riverdale

The Power of Solar in Riverdale, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Riverdale, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Riverdale

Riverdale (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5555.95 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Riverdale is July with an average of 560.18 kWhac, followed by September at 535.71 kWhac and May at 534.4 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Riverdale (Iowa) are December with an average of 312.1 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 340.58 kWhac and January at 374.16 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Riverdale

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Riverdale Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Riverdale, IA [5]

Fri Mar 29
59°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sat Mar 30
55°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
39°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 45°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
44°F
Few Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 12%

More about Riverdale

About Riverdale

The city of Riverdale, IA in Scott County has an approximate population of 405. [6]

Riverdale Solar Power

Riverdale, IA Solar Energy

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

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