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Solar Power in 50501 (Fort Dodge, IA)

Solar Energy in 50501

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Solar Panels in 50501

Solar panels in 50501 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50501

The total length of the day in 50501 (Fort Dodge, IA) today (July 15, 2025) will be 15 hours and 2 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 50501 (Fort Dodge, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50501

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Solar Energy Analysis for 50501

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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 50501

Solar Radiation Data in 50501

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 50501

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Solar Power Comparison: 50501 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50501

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Solar Power: 50501 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50501 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 50501

Sunrise / Sunset in 50501

Sunrise/Sunset for July 15, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:51 am
- Sunset: 8:53 pm
- Length of Day: 15:2

Best Months for Solar in 50501

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Solar Panel Installs in 50501

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Solar Power Output in 50501

The Power of Solar in 50501

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50501. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50501. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 50501

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Weather Forecast for 50501 ^[5]

Tue Jul 15

86°F

Light Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 88°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 15%

Wed Jul 16

76°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 77°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 74%

Thu Jul 17

68°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 71°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 64%

Fri Jul 18

73°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 73°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 29%

Sat Jul 19

77°F

Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 98%

Sun Jul 20

71°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 74°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 50501

About 50501

The ZIP code 50501 is associated with the city of Fort Dodge in Webster County in Iowa.

50501 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50501, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.