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Solar Power in 60071 (Richmond, IL)

Solar Energy in 60071

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Solar Panels in 60071

Solar panels in 60071 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 60071

The total length of the day in 60071 (Richmond, IL) today (July 12, 2026) will be 15 hours and 7 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 60071 (Richmond, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 60071

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Solar Energy Analysis for 60071

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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 60071

Solar Radiation Data in 60071

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 60071

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Solar Power Comparison: 60071 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 60071

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Solar Power: 60071 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 60071 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 60071

Sunrise / Sunset in 60071

Sunrise/Sunset for July 12, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:25 am
- Sunset: 8:32 pm
- Length of Day: 15:7

Best Months for Solar in 60071

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Solar Panel Installs in 60071

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Solar Power Output in 60071

The Power of Solar in 60071

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 60071. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 60071. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 60071

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Weather Forecast for 60071 ^[5]

Sun Jul 12

80°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 64°F
Max: 86°F

Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Jul 13

87°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 64°F
Max: 91°F

Light breeze: 6 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Jul 14

86°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 69°F
Max: 88°F

Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 27%

Wed Jul 15

87°F

Light Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 88°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 39%

Thu Jul 16

81°F

Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 74%

Fri Jul 17

77°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 78°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 51%

More about 60071

About 60071

The ZIP code 60071 is associated with the city of Richmond in McHenry County in Illinois.

60071 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 60071, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.