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Solar Energy in Aurora, IA

Solar Energy in Aurora

The month of June has the highest historical solar radition values in Aurora with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Aurora

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Aurora

The total length of the day in Aurora, IA today (April 18, 2024) will be 13 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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Aurora, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Aurora, IA

Solar Energy Data in Aurora, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Aurora, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Aurora

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

Aurora has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Aurora that are always titled at the latitude of Aurora (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.51 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.88 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.01 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 Aurora

Solar Radiation Data in Aurora, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Aurora, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Aurora

Aurora, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Aurora is June with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.97 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.97 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Aurora (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.24 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.56 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Aurora

The average monthly solar radiation level in Aurora, IA, of 4.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Aurora vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Aurora

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:19 am
    • Sunset: 7:52 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:33
Solar Energy Statistics for Aurora

Best Months for Solar in Aurora

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation June (6.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.29 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Aurora

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Solar Power Output in Aurora

The Power of Solar in Aurora, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Aurora, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Aurora

Aurora (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5573.09 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Aurora is August with an average of 560.35 kWhac, followed by July at 556.28 kWhac and June at 552.87 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Aurora (Iowa) are December with an average of 299.4 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 341.32 kWhac and November at 351.8 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Aurora

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Aurora Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Aurora, IA [5]

Thu Apr 18
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 50°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 19
49°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 50°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Apr 20
45°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 33°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 62%
Sun Apr 21
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 22
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 93%
Tue Apr 23
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 60°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 65%

More about Aurora

About Aurora

The city of Aurora, IA in Buchanan County has an approximate population of 185. [6]

Aurora Solar Power

Aurora, IA Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Aurora, IA, or for more solar-related resources for Aurora, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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