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Solar Power in 60409 (Calumet City, IL)

Solar Energy in 60409

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 60409 with an average of 5.99 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 60409

Solar panels in 60409 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 60409

The total length of the day in 60409 (Calumet City, IL) today (May 16, 2024) will be 14 hours and 38 minutes. [More]

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60409 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 60409 (Calumet City, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 60409

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 60409.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 60409

Solar Radiation Data in 60409

Based on historical 60409 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 60409. [1]

The region associated with 60409 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 6% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 60409 that are always titled at the latitude of Calumet City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.46 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.88 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 60409

Solar Radiation Data in 60409

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 60409.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 60409

Solar Radiation Data in 60409

The region associated with 60409 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 60409 is July with an average of 5.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.93 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 60409 are December with an average of 2.71 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.54 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 60409 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 60409

The average monthly solar radiation level in 60409, of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: 60409 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 60409 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 60409

Sunrise / Sunset in 60409

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 16, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:27 am
    • Sunset: 8:05 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:38
Solar Energy Statistics for 60409

Best Months for Solar in 60409

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.08 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.2 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 60409

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 60409 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 60409

The Power of Solar in 60409

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 60409. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 60409. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 60409

Solar Radiation Data in 60409

60409 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5581.83 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 60409 is July with an average of 557.87 kWhac, followed by May at 556.44 kWhac and August at 550.35 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 60409 are December with an average of 287.72 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 349.05 kWhac and January at 370.97 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 60409 [5]

Thu May 16
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 98%
Fri May 17
74°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 90%
Sat May 18
72°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 76°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 84%
Sun May 19
70°F
Few Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 13%
Mon May 20
68°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue May 21
84°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 84°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 60409

About 60409

The ZIP code 60409 is associated with the city of Calumet City in Cook County in Illinois.

60409 Solar Power

60409 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 60409, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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