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Solar Energy in Chariton, IA

Solar Energy in Chariton

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Chariton with an average of 6.21 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Chariton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Chariton

The total length of the day in Chariton, IA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 16 minutes. [More]

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Chariton, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Chariton, IA

Solar Energy Data in Chariton, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Chariton, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Chariton

Based on historical Chariton, 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 Chariton. [1]

Chariton has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.05 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.3 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Chariton that are always titled at the latitude of Chariton (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 10% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.3 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 Chariton

Solar Radiation Data in Chariton, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Chariton, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Chariton

Chariton, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Chariton is July with an average of 6.21 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 6.08 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Chariton (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.44 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.78 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Chariton

The average monthly solar radiation level in Chariton, IA, of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% 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: Chariton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Chariton

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:33 am
    • Sunset: 4:49 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:16
Solar Energy Statistics for Chariton

Best Months for Solar in Chariton

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.34 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Chariton

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Solar Power Output in Chariton

The Power of Solar in Chariton, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Chariton, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Chariton

Chariton (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5769.58 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Chariton is July with an average of 579.81 kWhac, followed by September at 551.68 kWhac and May at 551.48 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Chariton (Iowa) are December with an average of 362.89 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 391.12 kWhac and January at 394.59 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Chariton

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Weather Forecast for Chariton, IA [5]

Sat Dec 21
29°F
Few Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 32°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 14%
Sun Dec 22
40°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 24°F
Max: 43°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 74%
Mon Dec 23
45°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 46°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 71%
Tue Dec 24
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 42°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
43°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 45°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 40%
Thu Dec 26
42°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 54°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Chariton

About Chariton

The city of Chariton, IA in Lucas County has an approximate population of 4,321. [6]

Chariton Solar Power

Chariton, IA Solar Energy

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