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Solar Energy in Boxholm, IA

Solar Energy in Boxholm

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in Boxholm with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Boxholm

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Boxholm

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

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Boxholm, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Boxholm, IA

Solar Energy Data in Boxholm, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Boxholm, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Boxholm

Based on historical Boxholm, 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 Boxholm. [1]

Boxholm has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.31 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Boxholm that are always titled at the latitude of Boxholm (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.71 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.01 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.31 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 Boxholm

Solar Radiation Data in Boxholm, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Boxholm, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Boxholm

Boxholm, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Boxholm is August with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.07 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Boxholm (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.19 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Boxholm

The average monthly solar radiation level in Boxholm, IA, of 4.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: Boxholm vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Boxholm

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:40 am
    • Sunset: 4:49 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:9
Solar Energy Statistics for Boxholm

Best Months for Solar in Boxholm

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.94 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.49 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Boxholm

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Solar Power Output in Boxholm

The Power of Solar in Boxholm, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Boxholm, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Boxholm

Boxholm (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5592.02 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Boxholm is August with an average of 572.15 kWhac, followed by July at 564 kWhac and May at 545.13 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Boxholm (Iowa) are December with an average of 317.82 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 333.15 kWhac and February at 365.07 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Boxholm

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Boxholm Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Boxholm, IA [5]

Sat Dec 21
24°F
Few Clouds
Min: 12°F
Max: 31°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 17%
Sun Dec 22
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 43°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 91%
Mon Dec 23
38°F
Few Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 14%
Tue Dec 24
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 38°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
40°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 43°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 10%
Thu Dec 26
41°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Boxholm

About Boxholm

The city of Boxholm, IA in Boone County has an approximate population of 195. [6]

Boxholm Solar Power

Boxholm, IA Solar Energy

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

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