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Wind speed data, IEC classifications, and energy potential for 44 locations across Iowa.
Sorted by wind quality (best first). Click any location for a detailed wind resource profile.
Iowa ranks #2 in the United States for installed wind energy capacity, with approximately 12.2 GW of operational wind power. The state's rolling prairies create favorable conditions for both utility-scale and distributed wind projects.
Average wind speeds across the 44 locations analyzed in Iowa range from 5.73 m/s to 7.51 m/s at 100m hub height. The strongest winds are found near Spirit Lake, where wind power density reaches 259.2W/m².
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