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Solar Power in 50830 (Afton, IA)

Solar Energy in 50830

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Solar Panels in 50830

Solar panels in 50830 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 50830

The total length of the day in 50830 (Afton, IA) today (October 03, 2026) will be 11 hours and 42 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 50830 (Afton, IA)

Solar Energy Data for 50830

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Solar Energy Analysis for 50830

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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 50830

Solar Radiation Data in 50830

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 50830

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Solar Power Comparison: 50830 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 50830

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Solar Power: 50830 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 50830 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 50830

Sunrise / Sunset in 50830

Sunrise/Sunset for October 03, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:14 am
- Sunset: 6:56 pm
- Length of Day: 11:42

Best Months for Solar in 50830

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Solar Panel Installs in 50830

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Solar Power Output in 50830

The Power of Solar in 50830

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 50830. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 50830. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 50830

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Weather Forecast for 50830 ^[5]

Sat Oct 3

67°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 69°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 58%

Sun Oct 4

65°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 66°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Oct 5

64°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 65°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Oct 6

68°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 72°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Oct 7

67°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 69°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 7%

Thu Oct 8

69°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 69°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 50830

About 50830

The ZIP code 50830 is associated with the city of Afton in Union County in Iowa.

50830 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 50830, or for more solar-related resources for IA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.