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Solar Power in 52556 (Fairfield, IA)

Solar Energy in 52556

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 52556 with an average of 6.18 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 52556

Solar panels in 52556 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 52556

The total length of the day in 52556 (Fairfield, IA) today (February 22, 2025) will be 11 hours and 2 minutes. [More]

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52556 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 52556 (Fairfield, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 52556

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 52556.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 52556

Solar Radiation Data in 52556

Based on historical 52556 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 52556. [1]

The region associated with 52556 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.15 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 52556 that are always titled at the latitude of Fairfield (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.69 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.02 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.15 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 52556

Solar Radiation Data in 52556

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 52556.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 52556

Solar Radiation Data in 52556

The region associated with 52556 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 52556 is July with an average of 6.18 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.11 kWh/m2/day and September at 6.09 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 52556 are December with an average of 3.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.61 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 52556 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 52556

The average monthly solar radiation level in 52556, of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: 52556 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 52556 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 52556

Sunrise / Sunset in 52556

  • Sunrise/Sunset for February 22, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:50 am
    • Sunset: 5:52 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:2
Solar Energy Statistics for 52556

Best Months for Solar in 52556

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.52 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.32 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 52556

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 52556 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 52556

The Power of Solar in 52556

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 52556. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 52556. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 52556

Solar Radiation Data in 52556

52556 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5638.06 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 52556 is July with an average of 562.93 kWhac, followed by August at 560.27 kWhac and September at 552.41 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 52556 are December with an average of 321.12 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 368.43 kWhac and January at 377.28 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 52556 [5]

Sat Feb 22
33°F
Few Clouds
Min: 12°F
Max: 35°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 12%
Sun Feb 23
42°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 40%
Mon Feb 24
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 54°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 99%
Tue Feb 25
48°F
Few Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 21%
Wed Feb 26
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 52°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 77%
Thu Feb 27
49°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 50°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 52556

About 52556

The ZIP code 52556 is associated with the city of Fairfield in Jefferson County in Iowa.

52556 Solar Power

52556 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 52556, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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