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Solar Power in 50460 (Orchard, IA)

Solar Energy in 50460

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Solar Panels in 50460

Solar panels in 50460 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50460

The total length of the day in 50460 (Orchard, IA) today (February 05, 2025) will be 10 hours and 11 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 50460 (Orchard, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50460

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Solar Energy Analysis for 50460

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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 50460

Solar Radiation Data in 50460

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 50460

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Solar Power Comparison: 50460 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50460

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Solar Power: 50460 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50460 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 50460

Sunrise / Sunset in 50460

Sunrise/Sunset for February 05, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:19 am
- Sunset: 5:30 pm
- Length of Day: 10:11

Best Months for Solar in 50460

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Solar Panel Installs in 50460

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Solar Power Output in 50460

The Power of Solar in 50460

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50460. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50460. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 50460

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Weather Forecast for 50460 ^[5]

Wed Feb 5

25°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 10°F
Max: 26°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Feb 6

30°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 34°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 38%

Fri Feb 7

24°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 14°F
Max: 29°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Feb 8

22°F

Snow
Min: 18°F
Max: 25°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Feb 9

15°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 6°F
Max: 19°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 54%

Mon Feb 10

15°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 4°F
Max: 16°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 6%

More about 50460

About 50460

The ZIP code 50460 is associated with the city of Orchard in Mitchell County in Iowa.

50460 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50460, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.