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Solar Power in 60611 (Chicago, IL)

Solar Energy in 60611

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Solar Panels in 60611

Solar panels in 60611 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 60611

The total length of the day in 60611 (Chicago, IL) today (March 12, 2026) will be 11 hours and 49 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 60611 (Chicago, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 60611

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Solar Energy Analysis for 60611

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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 60611

Solar Radiation Data in 60611

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 60611

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Solar Power Comparison: 60611 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 60611

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Solar Power: 60611 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 60611 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 60611

Sunrise / Sunset in 60611

Sunrise/Sunset for March 12, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:05 am
- Sunset: 6:54 pm
- Length of Day: 11:49

Best Months for Solar in 60611

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Solar Panel Installs in 60611

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Solar Power Output in 60611

The Power of Solar in 60611

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 60611. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 60611. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 60611

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Weather Forecast for 60611 ^[5]

Thu Mar 12

40°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 44°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 2%

Fri Mar 13

43°F

Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 49°F

Strong breeze: 28 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 68%

Sat Mar 14

36°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 38°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Mar 15

58°F

Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 58°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Mar 16

20°F

Snow
Min: 17°F
Max: 33°F

Strong breeze: 26 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Mar 17

18°F

Light Snow
Min: 12°F
Max: 19°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 82%

More about 60611

About 60611

The ZIP code 60611 is associated with the city of Chicago in Cook County in Illinois.

60611 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 60611, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.