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Solar Power in 52580 (Packwood, IA)

Solar Energy in 52580

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 52580 with an average of 6.06 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 52580

Solar panels in 52580 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 52580

The total length of the day in 52580 (Packwood, IA) today (October 17, 2025) will be 11 hours and 4 minutes. [More]

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52580 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 52580 (Packwood, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 52580

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 52580.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 52580

Solar Radiation Data in 52580

Based on historical 52580 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 52580. [1]

The region associated with 52580 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.17 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 52580 that are always titled at the latitude of Packwood (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.67 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.01 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.17 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 52580

Solar Radiation Data in 52580

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 52580.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 52580

Solar Radiation Data in 52580

The region associated with 52580 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 52580 is July with an average of 6.06 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.04 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 52580 are December with an average of 3.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.47 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 52580 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 52580

The average monthly solar radiation level in 52580, of 4.94 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: 52580 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 52580 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 52580

Sunrise / Sunset in 52580

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 17, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:21 am
    • Sunset: 6:25 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:4
Solar Energy Statistics for 52580

Best Months for Solar in 52580

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.06 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.61 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.32 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 52580

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 52580 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 52580

The Power of Solar in 52580

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 52580. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 52580. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 52580

Solar Radiation Data in 52580

52580 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5653.08 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 52580 is July with an average of 556.4 kWhac, followed by August at 555.09 kWhac and September at 551.23 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 52580 are December with an average of 325.48 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 361.75 kWhac and November at 379.31 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 52580 [5]

Fri Oct 17
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 80°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sat Oct 18
75°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 82°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 8%
Sun Oct 19
59°F
Light Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 1%
Mon Oct 20
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 72°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 6%
Tue Oct 21
54°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 57°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 50%
Wed Oct 22
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 52580

About 52580

The ZIP code 52580 is associated with the city of Packwood in Jefferson County in Iowa.

52580 Solar Power

52580 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 52580, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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