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Solar Energy in Milford, IA

Solar Energy in Milford

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Milford with an average of 6.37 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Milford

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Milford

The total length of the day in Milford, IA today (December 30, 2024) will be 9 hours and 4 minutes. [More]

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Milford, IA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Milford, IA

Solar Energy Data in Milford, IA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Milford, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Milford

Based on historical Milford, 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 Milford. [1]

Milford has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 8% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.29 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Milford that are always titled at the latitude of Milford (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.65 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.96 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.29 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 Milford

Solar Radiation Data in Milford, IA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Milford, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Milford

Milford, IA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Milford is July with an average of 6.37 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.95 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Milford (Iowa) are December with an average of 3.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.29 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Milford

The average monthly solar radiation level in Milford, IA, of 4.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: Milford vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Milford

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 30, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:51 am
    • Sunset: 4:55 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:4
Solar Energy Statistics for Milford

Best Months for Solar in Milford

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.37 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.19 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.59 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Milford

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Solar Power Output in Milford

The Power of Solar in Milford, IA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Milford, IA

Solar Radiation Data in Milford

Milford (IA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5722.45 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Milford is July with an average of 590.8 kWhac, followed by May at 556.59 kWhac and August at 555.68 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Milford (Iowa) are December with an average of 340.14 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 347.83 kWhac and February at 377.72 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Milford

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Weather Forecast for Milford, IA [5]

Mon Dec 30
36°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 39°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Dec 31
28°F
Light Snow
Min: 21°F
Max: 31°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 55%
Wed Jan 1
22°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 16°F
Max: 25°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 6%
Thu Jan 2
21°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 23°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 66%
Fri Jan 3
14°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 9°F
Max: 17°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 6%
Sat Jan 4
13°F
Light Snow
Min: 5°F
Max: 17°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 23%

More about Milford

About Milford

The city of Milford, IA in Dickinson County has an approximate population of 2,898. [6]

Milford Solar Power

Milford, IA Solar Energy

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

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