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Solar Energy in Urbana, IA

Solar Energy in Urbana

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

Solar Panels in Urbana

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Urbana

The total length of the day in Urbana, IA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

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Urbana, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Urbana, IA

Solar Energy Data in Urbana, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Urbana, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Urbana

Based on historical Urbana, 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 Urbana. [1]

Urbana has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Urbana that are always titled at the latitude of Urbana (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.52 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.9 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.99 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 Urbana

Solar Radiation Data in Urbana, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Urbana, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Urbana

Urbana, 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 Urbana is July with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.95 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Urbana (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.42 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.58 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Urbana

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

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Urbana

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:55 am
    • Sunset: 7:29 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:34
Solar Energy Statistics for Urbana

Best Months for Solar in Urbana

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.17 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.26 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Urbana

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Solar Power Output in Urbana

The Power of Solar in Urbana, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Urbana, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Urbana

Urbana (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5566.99 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Urbana is July with an average of 571.33 kWhac, followed by August at 542.65 kWhac and September at 539.17 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Urbana (Iowa) are December with an average of 301.72 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 353.46 kWhac and January at 359.93 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Urbana

Urbana Electricity Costs

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Urbana Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Urbana, IA [5]

Thu Mar 28
45°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 27°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 4%
Fri Mar 29
58°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 97%
Sat Mar 30
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 77%
Sun Mar 31
53°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 76%
Mon Apr 1
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 52°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
34°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 44°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Urbana

About Urbana

The city of Urbana, IA in Benton County has an approximate population of 1,458. [6]

Urbana Solar Power

Urbana, IA Solar Energy

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

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