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Solar Energy in Spirit Lake, IA

Solar Energy in Spirit Lake

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Spirit Lake with an average of 6.44 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Spirit Lake

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Spirit Lake

The total length of the day in Spirit Lake, IA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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Spirit Lake, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Spirit Lake, IA

Solar Energy Data in Spirit Lake, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Spirit Lake, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Spirit Lake

Based on historical Spirit Lake, 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 Spirit Lake. [1]

Spirit Lake has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.25 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Spirit Lake that are always titled at the latitude of Spirit Lake (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.62 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.94 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.25 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 Spirit Lake

Solar Radiation Data in Spirit Lake, IA

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Spirit Lake.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Spirit Lake, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Spirit Lake

Spirit Lake, 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 Spirit Lake is July with an average of 6.44 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.98 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Spirit Lake (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.51 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.81 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Spirit Lake vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Spirit Lake

The average monthly solar radiation level in Spirit Lake, 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: Spirit Lake vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Spirit Lake 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 Spirit Lake

Sunrise / Sunset in Spirit Lake

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:07 am
    • Sunset: 7:42 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:35
Solar Energy Statistics for Spirit Lake

Best Months for Solar in Spirit Lake

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.64 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Spirit Lake

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Solar Power Output in Spirit Lake

The Power of Solar in Spirit Lake, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Spirit Lake, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Spirit Lake

Spirit Lake (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5733.05 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Spirit Lake is July with an average of 597.24 kWhac, followed by August at 560.1 kWhac and May at 545.48 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Spirit Lake (Iowa) are December with an average of 329.07 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 370.84 kWhac and November at 379.98 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Spirit Lake

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Weather Forecast for Spirit Lake, IA [5]

Thu Mar 28
32°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 21°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 2%
Fri Mar 29
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 87%
Sat Mar 30
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sun Mar 31
46°F
Light Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 93%
Mon Apr 1
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 46°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Apr 2
42°F
Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 44°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 71%

More about Spirit Lake

About Spirit Lake

The city of Spirit Lake, IA in Dickinson County has an approximate population of 4,840. [6]

Spirit Lake Solar Power

Spirit Lake, IA Solar Energy

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

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