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Solar Energy in Marcus, IA

Solar Energy in Marcus

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Marcus with an average of 6.45 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Marcus

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Marcus

The total length of the day in Marcus, IA today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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Marcus, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Marcus, IA

Solar Energy Data in Marcus, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Marcus, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Marcus

Based on historical Marcus, 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 Marcus. [1]

Marcus has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 9% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Marcus that are always titled at the latitude of Marcus (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.75 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.03 kWh/m2/day and approximately 7% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.45 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 Marcus

Solar Radiation Data in Marcus, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Marcus, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Marcus

Marcus, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 5 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Marcus is July with an average of 6.45 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.11 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Marcus (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.35 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Marcus

The average monthly solar radiation level in Marcus, IA, of 5 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: Marcus vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Marcus

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:49 am
    • Sunset: 4:54 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:5
Solar Energy Statistics for Marcus

Best Months for Solar in Marcus

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.45 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.61 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Marcus

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Solar Power Output in Marcus

The Power of Solar in Marcus, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Marcus, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Marcus

Marcus (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5757.73 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Marcus is July with an average of 588.61 kWhac, followed by August at 572.45 kWhac and May at 549.14 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Marcus (Iowa) are December with an average of 333.79 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 355.06 kWhac and February at 378.41 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Marcus

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Marcus Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Marcus, IA [5]

Sat Dec 21
17°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 15°F
Max: 30°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 38%
Sun Dec 22
39°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 43°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 78%
Mon Dec 23
35°F
Few Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 17%
Tue Dec 24
37°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 39°F
Light breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 91%
Wed Dec 25
40°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 42°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 7%
Thu Dec 26
39°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 41°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Marcus

About Marcus

The city of Marcus, IA in Cherokee County has an approximate population of 1,117. [6]

Marcus Solar Power

Marcus, IA Solar Energy

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

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