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Solar Energy in Smithland, IA

Solar Energy in Smithland

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Smithland with an average of 6.42 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Smithland

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Smithland

The total length of the day in Smithland, IA today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Smithland, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Smithland, IA

Solar Energy Data in Smithland, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Smithland, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Smithland

Based on historical Smithland, 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 Smithland. [1]

Smithland has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.41 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Smithland that are always titled at the latitude of Smithland (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.8 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.06 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.41 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 Smithland

Solar Radiation Data in Smithland, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Smithland, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Smithland

Smithland, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.16 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Smithland is July with an average of 6.42 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.14 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Smithland (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.45 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.81 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.16 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Smithland

The average monthly solar radiation level in Smithland, IA, of 5.16 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 31% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 22% 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: Smithland vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Smithland

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:36 am
    • Sunset: 8:09 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Smithland

Best Months for Solar in Smithland

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.59 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Smithland

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Solar Power Output in Smithland

The Power of Solar in Smithland, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Smithland, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Smithland

Smithland (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5928.1 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Smithland is July with an average of 593.34 kWhac, followed by August at 567.71 kWhac and May at 553.85 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Smithland (Iowa) are December with an average of 362.86 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 398.08 kWhac and November at 406.56 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Smithland

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Weather Forecast for Smithland, IA [5]

Thu Apr 18
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 53°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 19
48°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 50°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 5%
Sat Apr 20
47°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 33%
Sun Apr 21
55°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 59°F
Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 22
60°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 45°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 23
51°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 52°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 48%

More about Smithland

About Smithland

The city of Smithland, IA in Woodbury County has an approximate population of 224. [6]

Smithland Solar Power

Smithland, IA Solar Energy

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

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