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Solar Power in 60039 (Crystal Lake, IL)

Solar Energy in 60039

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 60039 with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 60039

Solar panels in 60039 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 60039

The total length of the day in 60039 (Crystal Lake, IL) today (January 17, 2026) will be 9 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

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60039 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 60039 (Crystal Lake, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 60039

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 60039.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 60039

Solar Radiation Data in 60039

Based on historical 60039 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 60039. [1]

The region associated with 60039 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 60039 that are always titled at the latitude of Crystal Lake (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.45 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 60039

Solar Radiation Data in 60039

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 60039.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 60039

Solar Radiation Data in 60039

The region associated with 60039 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.73 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 60039 is August with an average of 5.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.94 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 60039 are December with an average of 2.65 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.97 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.29 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 60039 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 60039

The average monthly solar radiation level in 60039, of 4.73 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 20% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 60039 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 60039 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 60039

Sunrise / Sunset in 60039

  • Sunrise/Sunset for January 17, 2026 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:17 am
    • Sunset: 4:50 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:33
Solar Energy Statistics for 60039

Best Months for Solar in 60039

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.98 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.14 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 60039

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 60039 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 60039

The Power of Solar in 60039

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 60039. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 60039. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 60039

Solar Radiation Data in 60039

60039 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5440.9 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 60039 is August with an average of 555.9 kWhac, followed by July at 546.71 kWhac and June at 541.01 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 60039 are December with an average of 277.88 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 315.19 kWhac and November at 321.08 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 60039 [5]

Sat Jan 17
16°F
Light Snow
Min: 10°F
Max: 23°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Jan 18
16°F
Snow
Min: 6°F
Max: 18°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Jan 19
2°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: -3°F
Max: 11°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Jan 20
15°F
Light Snow
Min: -1°F
Max: 23°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 69%
Wed Jan 21
21°F
Snow
Min: 16°F
Max: 26°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 64%
Thu Jan 22
12°F
Light Snow
Min: 5°F
Max: 14°F
Moderate breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 29%

More about 60039

About 60039

The ZIP code 60039 is associated with the city of Crystal Lake in McHenry County in Illinois.

60039 Solar Power

60039 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 60039, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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