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Solar Power in 60609 (Chicago, IL)

Solar Energy in 60609

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Solar Panels in 60609

Solar panels in 60609 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 60609

The total length of the day in 60609 (Chicago, IL) today (September 16, 2025) will be 12 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 60609 (Chicago, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 60609

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Solar Energy Analysis for 60609

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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 60609

Solar Radiation Data in 60609

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 60609

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Solar Power Comparison: 60609 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 60609

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Solar Power: 60609 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 60609 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 60609

Sunrise / Sunset in 60609

Sunrise/Sunset for September 16, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:31 am
- Sunset: 6:59 pm
- Length of Day: 12:28

Best Months for Solar in 60609

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Solar Panel Installs in 60609

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Solar Power Output in 60609

The Power of Solar in 60609

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 60609. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 60609. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 60609

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Weather Forecast for 60609 ^[5]

Tue Sep 16

76°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 61°F
Max: 81°F

Light breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 5%

Wed Sep 17

81°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 83°F

Light breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 26%

Thu Sep 18

83°F

Few Clouds
Min: 66°F
Max: 84°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 22%

Fri Sep 19

81°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 67°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 53%

Sat Sep 20

78°F

Light Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 78°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 84%

Sun Sep 21

84°F

Light Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 92°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 97%

More about 60609

About 60609

The ZIP code 60609 is associated with the city of Chicago in Cook County in Illinois.

60609 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 60609, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.