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Solar Power in 50380 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy in 50380

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Solar Panels in 50380

Solar panels in 50380 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50380

The total length of the day in 50380 (Des Moines, IA) today (April 27, 2026) will be 13 hours and 55 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 50380 (Des Moines, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50380

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Solar Energy Analysis for 50380

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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 50380

Solar Radiation Data in 50380

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 50380

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Solar Power Comparison: 50380 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50380

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Solar Power: 50380 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50380 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 50380

Sunrise / Sunset in 50380

Sunrise/Sunset for April 27, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:14 am
- Sunset: 8:09 pm
- Length of Day: 13:55

Best Months for Solar in 50380

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Solar Panel Installs in 50380

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Solar Power Output in 50380

The Power of Solar in 50380

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50380. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50380. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 50380

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Weather Forecast for 50380 ^[5]

Mon Apr 27

70°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 71°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 80%

Tue Apr 28

56°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 57°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 89%

Wed Apr 29

58°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 60°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 30%

Thu Apr 30

55°F

Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 56°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri May 1

56°F

Few Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 57°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 23%

Sat May 2

56°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 59°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 4%

More about 50380

About 50380

The ZIP code 50380 is associated with the city of Des Moines in Polk County in Iowa.

50380 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50380, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.