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Solar Energy in Wapello, IA

Solar Energy in Wapello

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Wapello with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Wapello

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Wapello

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

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Wapello, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Wapello, IA

Solar Energy Data in Wapello, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Wapello, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Wapello

Based on historical Wapello, 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 Wapello. [1]

Wapello has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.98 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 Wapello that are always titled at the latitude of Wapello (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.63 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.98 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% 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 Wapello

Solar Radiation Data in Wapello, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Wapello, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Wapello

Wapello, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Wapello is July with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.09 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Wapello (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.58 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Wapello

The average monthly solar radiation level in Wapello, IA, of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% 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: Wapello vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Wapello

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:53 am
    • Sunset: 7:26 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Wapello

Best Months for Solar in Wapello

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.54 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.31 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Wapello

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Solar Power Output in Wapello

The Power of Solar in Wapello, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Wapello, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Wapello

Wapello (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5585.86 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Wapello is August with an average of 559.2 kWhac, followed by July at 554.63 kWhac and September at 541.26 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Wapello (Iowa) are December with an average of 304.15 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 366.8 kWhac and November at 370.61 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Wapello

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Wapello Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Wapello, IA [5]

Thu Mar 28
52°F
Few Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 58°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 19%
Fri Mar 29
64°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
55°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 60°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 76%
Sun Mar 31
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
53°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
41°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 50°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Wapello

About Wapello

The city of Wapello, IA in Louisa County has an approximate population of 2,067. [6]

Wapello Solar Power

Wapello, IA Solar Energy

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

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