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Solar Energy in Thornburg, IA

Solar Energy in Thornburg

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Thornburg with an average of 6.14 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Thornburg

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Thornburg

The total length of the day in Thornburg, IA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Thornburg, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Thornburg, IA

Solar Energy Data in Thornburg, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Thornburg, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Thornburg

Based on historical Thornburg, 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 Thornburg. [1]

Thornburg has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.98 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.16 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Thornburg that are always titled at the latitude of Thornburg (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.65 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.98 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.16 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 Thornburg

Solar Radiation Data in Thornburg, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Thornburg, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Thornburg

Thornburg, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Thornburg is July with an average of 6.14 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.04 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Thornburg (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.37 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Thornburg

The average monthly solar radiation level in Thornburg, IA, of 4.92 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: Thornburg vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Thornburg

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:57 am
    • Sunset: 7:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Thornburg

Best Months for Solar in Thornburg

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.36 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Thornburg

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Solar Power Output in Thornburg

The Power of Solar in Thornburg, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Thornburg, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Thornburg

Thornburg (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5653.17 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Thornburg is July with an average of 574.93 kWhac, followed by August at 560.83 kWhac and May at 541.49 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Thornburg (Iowa) are December with an average of 318.28 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 357.62 kWhac and February at 377.95 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Thornburg

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Weather Forecast for Thornburg, IA [5]

Thu Mar 28
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 5%
Fri Mar 29
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 62°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sat Mar 30
54°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 94%
Sun Mar 31
45°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 90%
Mon Apr 1
50°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 51°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
37°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 46°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 95%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Thornburg

About Thornburg

The city of Thornburg, IA in Keokuk County has an approximate population of 67. [6]

Thornburg Solar Power

Thornburg, IA Solar Energy

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

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