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Solar Energy in Larchwood, IA

Solar Energy in Larchwood

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Larchwood with an average of 6.59 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Larchwood

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Larchwood

The total length of the day in Larchwood, IA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 1 minutes. [More]

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Larchwood, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Larchwood, IA

Solar Energy Data in Larchwood, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Larchwood, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Larchwood

Based on historical Larchwood, 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 Larchwood. [1]

Larchwood has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.98 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.33 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Larchwood that are always titled at the latitude of Larchwood (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.69 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.98 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.33 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 Larchwood

Solar Radiation Data in Larchwood, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Larchwood, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Larchwood

Larchwood, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Larchwood is July with an average of 6.59 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.06 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 Larchwood (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.22 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Larchwood

The average monthly solar radiation level in Larchwood, IA, of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% 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: Larchwood vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Larchwood

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:53 am
    • Sunset: 4:54 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:1
Solar Energy Statistics for Larchwood

Best Months for Solar in Larchwood

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.59 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.66 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Larchwood

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Solar Power Output in Larchwood

The Power of Solar in Larchwood, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Larchwood, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Larchwood

Larchwood (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5770.23 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Larchwood is July with an average of 607.22 kWhac, followed by May at 574.19 kWhac and August at 561.23 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Larchwood (Iowa) are December with an average of 318.54 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 342.31 kWhac and February at 384.73 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Larchwood

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Larchwood Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Larchwood, IA [5]

Sat Dec 21
19°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 12°F
Max: 28°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 52%
Sun Dec 22
36°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 24°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 96%
Mon Dec 23
34°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 23°F
Max: 36°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 52%
Tue Dec 24
36°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 38°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 71%
Wed Dec 25
39°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 5%
Thu Dec 26
38°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 30°F
Max: 40°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Larchwood

About Larchwood

The city of Larchwood, IA in Lyon County has an approximate population of 866. [6]

Larchwood Solar Power

Larchwood, IA Solar Energy

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