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Solar in West Des Moines: July highs average about 85°F.

Weather and your home

In Polk County, July highs average about 85°F and January lows about 13°F, with roughly 36 inches of rain a year. Long, cold winters put furnaces and pipes to the test.

Storms

Over the last 10 years the National Weather Service recorded damaging thunderstorm winds, hailstorms and floods in Polk County, with hail up to 3.25 inches across. After a storm, a quick roof and gutter check catches damage before it turns into a leak.

Disaster history

Polk County has had 13 federal disaster declarations in the last 25 years, most often for severe storms; the latest was Severe Storms And Flooding (2026).

Services

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Questions

Is solar worth it in West Des Moines?

It depends on your roof, shade and power bill — ask for a proposal with the expected savings and payback in years.

Do I need a new roof first?

If the roof has under 10 years left, replace it before the panels go on.

These are Polk County figures — more about homes in Des Moines.

Nearby

Clive · Cumming · Windsor Heights · Waukee · Urbandale · Norwalk · Van Meter · Grimes