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Solar Energy in Urbandale, IA

Solar Energy in Urbandale

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Solar Panels in Urbandale

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Urbandale

The total length of the day in Urbandale, IA today (April 24, 2025) will be 13 hours and 48 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Urbandale, IA

Solar Energy Data in Urbandale, IA

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Solar Energy Analysis for Urbandale, IA

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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 Urbandale

Solar Radiation Data in Urbandale, IA

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Urbandale, IA

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

Solar Power Levels in Urbandale

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Solar Power: Urbandale vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Urbandale

Sunrise/Sunset for April 24, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:18 am
- Sunset: 8:06 pm
- Length of Day: 13:48

Best Months for Solar in Urbandale

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Solar Panel Installs in Urbandale

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Solar Power Output in Urbandale

The Power of Solar in Urbandale, IA

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Urbandale, IA

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Cost of Utilities in Urbandale

Urbandale Electricity Costs

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Urbandale Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Urbandale, IA ^[5]

Thu Apr 24

69°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 74°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Apr 25

56°F

Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 58°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Apr 26

56°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 59°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 27%

Sun Apr 27

63°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 68°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Apr 28

74°F

Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 78°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 93%

Tue Apr 29

63°F

Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 69°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 31%

More about Urbandale

About Urbandale

The city of Urbandale, IA in Polk County has an approximate population of 39,463. ^[6]

Urbandale, IA Solar Energy

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