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Solar Power in 50835 (Benton, IA)

Solar Energy in 50835

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 50835 with an average of 6.28 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 50835

Solar panels in 50835 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50835

The total length of the day in 50835 (Benton, IA) today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 19 minutes. [More]

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50835 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 50835 (Benton, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50835

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 50835.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 50835

Solar Radiation Data in 50835

Based on historical 50835 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 50835. [1]

The region associated with 50835 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.11 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.39 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 50835 that are always titled at the latitude of Benton (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.8 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.11 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.39 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 50835

Solar Radiation Data in 50835

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 50835.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 50835

Solar Radiation Data in 50835

The region associated with 50835 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 50835 is July with an average of 6.28 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.96 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 50835 are December with an average of 3.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.73 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 50835 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50835

The average monthly solar radiation level in 50835, of 5.06 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 29% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: 50835 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50835 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 50835

Sunrise / Sunset in 50835

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:36 am
    • Sunset: 4:55 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:19
Solar Energy Statistics for 50835

Best Months for Solar in 50835

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.28 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.9 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.78 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.37 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 50835

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 50835 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 50835

The Power of Solar in 50835

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50835. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50835. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 50835

Solar Radiation Data in 50835

50835 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5774.3 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 50835 is July with an average of 570.45 kWhac, followed by May at 554.76 kWhac and August at 549.64 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 50835 are December with an average of 342.32 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 389.8 kWhac and November at 397.95 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 50835 [5]

Sat Dec 21
28°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 20°F
Max: 32°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 7%
Sun Dec 22
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 46°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Dec 23
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 45°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 91%
Tue Dec 24
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 88%
Thu Dec 26
47°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 50835

About 50835

The ZIP code 50835 is associated with the city of Benton in Ringgold County in Iowa.

50835 Solar Power

50835 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50835, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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