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Solar Energy in Mason City, NE

Solar Energy in Mason City

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Mason City with an average of 6.5 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Mason City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Mason City

The total length of the day in Mason City, NE today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Mason City, NE Solar Energy

Solar Power in Mason City, NE

Solar Energy Data in Mason City, NE

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Mason City, NE

Solar Radiation Data in Mason City

Based on historical Mason City, NE data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in Mason City. [1]

Mason City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.35 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 14% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 5.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Mason City that are always titled at the latitude of Mason City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 5.16 kWh/m2/day, or about 19% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.35 kWh/m2/day and approximately 3% greater than the average monthly DNI of 5.03 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 Mason City

Solar Radiation Data in Mason City, NE

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Mason City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Mason City, NE

Solar Radiation Data in Mason City

Mason City, NE has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.43 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Mason City is July with an average of 6.5 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.45 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.28 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Mason City (Nebraska) are December with an average of 3.63 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 4.26 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.57 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Mason City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Mason City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Mason City, NE, of 5.43 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 38% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 18% 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: Mason City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Mason City 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 Mason City

Sunrise / Sunset in Mason City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:23 am
    • Sunset: 7:59 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Mason City

Best Months for Solar in Mason City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (6.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (6.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.84 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Mason City

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Solar Power Output in Mason City

The Power of Solar in Mason City, NE

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Mason City, NE

Solar Radiation Data in Mason City

Mason City (NE) has a average annual solar AC output value of 6188.38 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Mason City is July with an average of 597.89 kWhac, followed by June at 587.38 kWhac and May at 576.93 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Mason City (Nebraska) are December with an average of 373.64 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 437.34 kWhac and January at 440.56 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Mason City

Mason City Electricity Costs

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Mason City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Mason City, NE [5]

Fri Mar 29
49°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
49°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 98%
Sun Mar 31
44°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
44°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 34°F
Max: 44°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
45°F
Light Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 50°F
Strong breeze: 24 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 88%
Wed Apr 3
59°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 27%

More about Mason City

About Mason City

The village of Mason City, NE in Custer County has an approximate population of 171. [6]

Mason City Solar Power

Mason City, NE Solar Energy

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

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