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Solar Power in 60086 (North Chicago, IL)

Solar Energy in 60086

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Solar Panels in 60086

Solar panels in 60086 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 60086

The total length of the day in 60086 (North Chicago, IL) today (September 01, 2026) will be 13 hours and 11 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 60086 (North Chicago, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 60086

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Solar Energy Analysis for 60086

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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 60086

Solar Radiation Data in 60086

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 60086

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Solar Power Comparison: 60086 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 60086

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Solar Power: 60086 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 60086 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 60086

Sunrise / Sunset in 60086

Sunrise/Sunset for September 01, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:15 am
- Sunset: 7:26 pm
- Length of Day: 13:11

Best Months for Solar in 60086

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Solar Panel Installs in 60086

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Solar Power Output in 60086

The Power of Solar in 60086

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 60086. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 60086. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 60086

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Weather Forecast for 60086 ^[5]

Tue Sep 1

83°F

Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 86°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 77%

Wed Sep 2

78°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 74°F
Max: 83°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 92%

Thu Sep 3

80°F

Light Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 80°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 77%

Fri Sep 4

86°F

Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 86°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 88%

Sat Sep 5

75°F

Few Clouds
Min: 70°F
Max: 75°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 17%

Sun Sep 6

75°F

Light Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 94%

More about 60086

About 60086

The ZIP code 60086 is associated with the city of North Chicago in Lake County in Illinois.

60086 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 60086, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.