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Solar Power in 60208 (Evanston, IL)

Solar Energy in 60208

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 60208 with an average of 6.15 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 60208

Solar panels in 60208 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 60208

The total length of the day in 60208 (Evanston, IL) today (April 04, 2026) will be 12 hours and 55 minutes. [More]

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60208 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 60208 (Evanston, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 60208

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 60208.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 60208

Solar Radiation Data in 60208

Based on historical 60208 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 60208. [1]

The region associated with 60208 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 5% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 60208 that are always titled at the latitude of Evanston (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.46 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.84 kWh/m2/day and approximately 22% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.66 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 60208

Solar Radiation Data in 60208

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 60208.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 60208

Solar Radiation Data in 60208

The region associated with 60208 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 60208 is July with an average of 6.15 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.1 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 60208 are December with an average of 2.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.87 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.37 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 60208 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 60208

The average monthly solar radiation level in 60208, of 4.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% 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: 60208 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 60208 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 60208

Sunrise / Sunset in 60208

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 04, 2026 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:26 am
    • Sunset: 7:21 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:55
Solar Energy Statistics for 60208

Best Months for Solar in 60208

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.72 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.96 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.12 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 60208

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 60208 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 60208

The Power of Solar in 60208

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 60208. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 60208. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 60208

Solar Radiation Data in 60208

60208 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5534.67 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 60208 is July with an average of 572.8 kWhac, followed by May at 567.35 kWhac and August at 566.29 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 60208 are December with an average of 291.61 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 307.24 kWhac and November at 335.06 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 60208 [5]

Sat Apr 4
50°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 61°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 5
46°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 37°F
Max: 51°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 62%
Mon Apr 6
46°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 49%
Tue Apr 7
34°F
Few Clouds
Min: 28°F
Max: 35°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 15%
Wed Apr 8
56°F
Light Snow
Min: 37°F
Max: 61°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 97%
Thu Apr 9
52°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 59°F
Fresh Breeze: 24 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 66%

More about 60208

About 60208

The ZIP code 60208 is associated with the city of Evanston in Cook County in Illinois.

60208 Solar Power

60208 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 60208, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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