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Solar Energy in Diagonal, IA

Solar Energy in Diagonal

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

Solar Panels in Diagonal

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Diagonal

The total length of the day in Diagonal, IA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 18 minutes. [More]

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Diagonal, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Diagonal, IA

Solar Energy Data in Diagonal, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Diagonal, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Diagonal

Based on historical Diagonal, 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 Diagonal. [1]

Diagonal has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.13 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 7% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Diagonal that are always titled at the latitude of Diagonal (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.83 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.13 kWh/m2/day and approximately 9% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.44 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 Diagonal

Solar Radiation Data in Diagonal, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Diagonal, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Diagonal

Diagonal, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Diagonal is September with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.18 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Diagonal (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.48 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.83 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Diagonal

The average monthly solar radiation level in Diagonal, IA, of 5.08 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 29% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% 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: Diagonal vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Diagonal

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:36 am
    • Sunset: 4:54 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:18
Solar Energy Statistics for Diagonal

Best Months for Solar in Diagonal

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.41 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Diagonal

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Solar Power Output in Diagonal

The Power of Solar in Diagonal, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Diagonal, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Diagonal

Diagonal (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5817.03 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Diagonal is July with an average of 571.47 kWhac, followed by September at 559.09 kWhac and August at 553.45 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Diagonal (Iowa) are December with an average of 365.68 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 397.82 kWhac and January at 399.85 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Diagonal

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Weather Forecast for Diagonal, IA [5]

Sat Dec 21
25°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 18°F
Max: 32°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 7%
Sun Dec 22
41°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 25°F
Max: 46°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 98%
Mon Dec 23
42°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 44°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 72%
Tue Dec 24
40°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Dec 25
43°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 43°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 90%
Thu Dec 26
46°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 47°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Diagonal

About Diagonal

The city of Diagonal, IA in Ringgold County has an approximate population of 330. [6]

Diagonal Solar Power

Diagonal, IA Solar Energy

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

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