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Solar Energy in Cylinder, IA

Solar Energy in Cylinder

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Cylinder with an average of 6.26 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Cylinder

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Cylinder

The total length of the day in Cylinder, IA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 3 minutes. [More]

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Cylinder, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Cylinder, IA

Solar Energy Data in Cylinder, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Cylinder, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Cylinder

Based on historical Cylinder, 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 Cylinder. [1]

Cylinder has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Cylinder that are always titled at the latitude of Cylinder (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.64 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.95 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.24 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 Cylinder

Solar Radiation Data in Cylinder, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Cylinder, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Cylinder

Cylinder, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Cylinder is July with an average of 6.26 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.97 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Cylinder (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.18 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.62 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Cylinder

The average monthly solar radiation level in Cylinder, IA, of 4.92 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% 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: Cylinder vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Cylinder

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:45 am
    • Sunset: 4:48 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:3
Solar Energy Statistics for Cylinder

Best Months for Solar in Cylinder

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.26 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.52 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Cylinder

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Solar Power Output in Cylinder

The Power of Solar in Cylinder, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Cylinder, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Cylinder

Cylinder (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5660.53 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Cylinder is July with an average of 580.39 kWhac, followed by August at 557.69 kWhac and September at 535.85 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Cylinder (Iowa) are December with an average of 331.9 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 376.7 kWhac and November at 376.86 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Cylinder

Cylinder Electricity Costs

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Cylinder Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Cylinder, IA [5]

Sat Dec 21
23°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 12°F
Max: 26°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 30%
Sun Dec 22
34°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 94%
Mon Dec 23
35°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 37°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 87%
Tue Dec 24
34°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 37°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 91%
Wed Dec 25
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 39°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Dec 26
38°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 42°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Cylinder

About Cylinder

The city of Cylinder, IA in Palo Alto County has an approximate population of 88. [6]

Cylinder Solar Power

Cylinder, IA Solar Energy

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

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