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Solar Power in 50479 (Thornton, IA)

Solar Energy in 50479

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Solar Panels in 50479

Solar panels in 50479 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50479

The total length of the day in 50479 (Thornton, IA) today (January 30, 2025) will be 9 hours and 57 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 50479 (Thornton, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50479

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Solar Energy Analysis for 50479

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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 50479

Solar Radiation Data in 50479

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 50479

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Solar Power Comparison: 50479 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50479

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Solar Power: 50479 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50479 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 50479

Sunrise / Sunset in 50479

Sunrise/Sunset for January 30, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:28 am
- Sunset: 5:25 pm
- Length of Day: 9:57

Best Months for Solar in 50479

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Solar Panel Installs in 50479

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Solar Power Output in 50479

The Power of Solar in 50479

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50479. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50479. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 50479

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Weather Forecast for 50479 ^[5]

Thu Jan 30

49°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 52°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Jan 31

43°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 44°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 69%

Sat Feb 1

32°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 36°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Feb 2

47°F

Light Rain
Min: 25°F
Max: 47°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 99%

Mon Feb 3

20°F

Light Snow
Min: 14°F
Max: 23°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Feb 4

14°F

Light Snow
Min: 9°F
Max: 17°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 50479

About 50479

The ZIP code 50479 is associated with the city of Thornton in Cerro Gordo County in Iowa.

50479 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50479, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.