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Solar Power in 53042 (Kiel, WI)

Solar Energy in 53042

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 53042 with an average of 6.15 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 53042

Solar panels in 53042 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 53042

The total length of the day in 53042 (Kiel, WI) today (March 31, 2026) will be 12 hours and 46 minutes. [More]

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53042 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 53042 (Kiel, WI)

Solar Energy Data for 53042

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 53042.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 53042

Solar Radiation Data in 53042

Based on historical 53042 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 53042. [1]

The region associated with 53042 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 53042 that are always titled at the latitude of Kiel (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.4 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.78 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.82 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 53042

Solar Radiation Data in 53042

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 53042.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 53042

Solar Radiation Data in 53042

The region associated with 53042 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.73 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 53042 is July with an average of 6.15 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.96 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 53042 are December with an average of 2.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.98 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 53042 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 53042

The average monthly solar radiation level in 53042, of 4.73 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 20% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% 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: 53042 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 53042 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 53042

Sunrise / Sunset in 53042

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 31, 2026 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:33 am
    • Sunset: 7:19 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:46
Solar Energy Statistics for 53042

Best Months for Solar in 53042

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.49 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.23 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 53042

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 53042 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 53042

The Power of Solar in 53042

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 53042. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 53042. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 53042

Solar Radiation Data in 53042

53042 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5495.62 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 53042 is July with an average of 573.56 kWhac, followed by May at 555.92 kWhac and August at 555.06 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 53042 are December with an average of 296.51 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 317.79 kWhac and January at 320.7 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 53042 [5]

Tue Mar 31
42°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 1
37°F
Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 41°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 93%
Thu Apr 2
40°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 62°F
Strong breeze: 28 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 3
42°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 46°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 25%
Sat Apr 4
42°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 42°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 97%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 5
37°F
Light Snow
Min: 25°F
Max: 39°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 82%

More about 53042

About 53042

The ZIP code 53042 is associated with the city of Kiel in Manitowoc County in Wisconsin.

53042 Solar Power

53042 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 53042, or for more solar-related resources for WI, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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