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Solar Power in 52737 (Columbus City, IA)

Solar Energy in 52737

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 52737 with an average of 6.03 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 52737

Solar panels in 52737 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 52737

The total length of the day in 52737 (Columbus City, IA) today (May 06, 2024) will be 14 hours and 15 minutes. [More]

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52737 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 52737 (Columbus City, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 52737

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 52737.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 52737

Solar Radiation Data in 52737

Based on historical 52737 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 52737. [1]

The region associated with 52737 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 52737 that are always titled at the latitude of Columbus City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.62 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 52737

Solar Radiation Data in 52737

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 52737.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 52737

Solar Radiation Data in 52737

The region associated with 52737 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 52737 is August with an average of 6.03 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.98 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 52737 are December with an average of 3.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.54 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 52737 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 52737

The average monthly solar radiation level in 52737, 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: 52737 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 52737 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 52737

Sunrise / Sunset in 52737

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 06, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:54 am
    • Sunset: 8:09 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:15
Solar Energy Statistics for 52737

Best Months for Solar in 52737

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.03 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.55 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.3 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 52737

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 52737 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 52737

The Power of Solar in 52737

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 52737. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 52737. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 52737

Solar Radiation Data in 52737

52737 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5602.88 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 52737 is August with an average of 554.91 kWhac, followed by July at 554.48 kWhac and September at 543.33 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 52737 are December with an average of 317.86 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 365.89 kWhac and November at 369.72 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 52737 [5]

Mon May 6
70°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 27%
Tue May 7
73°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 74°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 43%
Wed May 8
71°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 74°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 99%
Thu May 9
51°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 97%
Fri May 10
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 64°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat May 11
63°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 6%

More about 52737

About 52737

The ZIP code 52737 is associated with the city of Columbus City in Louisa County in Iowa.

52737 Solar Power

52737 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 52737, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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