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Solar Power in 51465 (Vail, IA)

Solar Energy in 51465

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 51465 with an average of 6.18 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 51465

Solar panels in 51465 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 51465

The total length of the day in 51465 (Vail, IA) today (December 26, 2024) will be 9 hours and 11 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 51465 (Vail, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 51465

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 51465.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 51465

Solar Radiation Data in 51465

Based on historical 51465 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 51465. [1]

The region associated with 51465 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.36 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 51465 that are always titled at the latitude of Vail (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.75 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.05 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.36 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 51465

Solar Radiation Data in 51465

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 51465.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 51465

Solar Radiation Data in 51465

The region associated with 51465 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 51465 is July with an average of 6.18 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.11 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.87 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 51465 are December with an average of 3.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.28 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 51465 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 51465

The average monthly solar radiation level in 51465, of 5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: 51465 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 51465 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 51465

Sunrise / Sunset in 51465

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 26, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:46 am
    • Sunset: 4:57 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:11
Solar Energy Statistics for 51465

Best Months for Solar in 51465

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.55 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 51465

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 51465 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 51465

The Power of Solar in 51465

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 51465. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 51465. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 51465

Solar Radiation Data in 51465

51465 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5744.62 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 51465 is July with an average of 574.5 kWhac, followed by August at 562.9 kWhac and May at 561.53 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 51465 are December with an average of 320.95 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 346.76 kWhac and February at 392.68 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 51465 [5]

Thu Dec 26
42°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Dec 27
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 47°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Dec 28
47°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 49°F
Light breeze: 7 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 38%
Sun Dec 29
47°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 59%
Mon Dec 30
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 31
30°F
Snow
Min: 26°F
Max: 34°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 73%

More about 51465

About 51465

The ZIP code 51465 is associated with the city of Vail in Crawford County in Iowa.

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51465 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 51465, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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