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Solar Power in 50228 (Prairie City, IA)

Solar Energy in 50228

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Solar Panels in 50228

Solar panels in 50228 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50228

The total length of the day in 50228 (Prairie City, IA) today (April 19, 2026) will be 13 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 50228 (Prairie City, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50228

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Solar Energy Analysis for 50228

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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 50228

Solar Radiation Data in 50228

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 50228

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Solar Power Comparison: 50228 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50228

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Solar Power: 50228 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50228 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 50228

Sunrise / Sunset in 50228

Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:24 am
- Sunset: 7:59 pm
- Length of Day: 13:35

Best Months for Solar in 50228

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Solar Panel Installs in 50228

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Solar Power Output in 50228

The Power of Solar in 50228

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50228. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50228. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 50228

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Weather Forecast for 50228 ^[5]

Sun Apr 19

51°F

Few Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 56°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 14%

Mon Apr 20

56°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 65°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 1%

Tue Apr 21

73°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 79°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 51%

Wed Apr 22

71°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 74°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 31%

Thu Apr 23

65°F

Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 66°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Apr 24

63°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 67°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 32%

More about 50228

About 50228

The ZIP code 50228 is associated with the city of Prairie City in Jasper County in Iowa.

50228 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50228, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.