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Solar Energy in Clarion, IA

Solar Energy in Clarion

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Clarion with an average of 6.36 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Clarion

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Clarion

The total length of the day in Clarion, IA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 6 minutes. [More]

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Clarion, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Clarion, IA

Solar Energy Data in Clarion, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Clarion, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Clarion

Based on historical Clarion, 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 Clarion. [1]

Clarion has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Clarion that are always titled at the latitude of Clarion (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.59 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.93 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.12 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 Clarion

Solar Radiation Data in Clarion, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Clarion, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Clarion

Clarion, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Clarion is July with an average of 6.36 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.03 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Clarion (Iowa) are December with an average of 2.78 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.29 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Clarion

The average monthly solar radiation level in Clarion, IA, of 4.89 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: Clarion vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Clarion

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:40 am
    • Sunset: 4:46 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:6
Solar Energy Statistics for Clarion

Best Months for Solar in Clarion

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.36 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.81 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.48 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Clarion

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Solar Power Output in Clarion

The Power of Solar in Clarion, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Clarion, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Clarion

Clarion (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5640.05 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Clarion is July with an average of 590.95 kWhac, followed by August at 563.94 kWhac and September at 537.89 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Clarion (Iowa) are December with an average of 295.69 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 349.81 kWhac and November at 371.53 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Clarion

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Weather Forecast for Clarion, IA [5]

Sat Dec 21
20°F
Few Clouds
Min: 13°F
Max: 28°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 16%
Sun Dec 22
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 40°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 99%
Mon Dec 23
34°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 36°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 37%
Tue Dec 24
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 27°F
Max: 36°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
39°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 39°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 57%
Thu Dec 26
39°F
Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 41°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Clarion

About Clarion

The city of Clarion, IA in Wright County has an approximate population of 2,850. [6]

Clarion Solar Power

Clarion, IA Solar Energy

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

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