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Solar Power in 60636 (Chicago, IL)

Solar Energy in 60636

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Solar Panels in 60636

Solar panels in 60636 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 60636

The total length of the day in 60636 (Chicago, IL) today (May 21, 2026) will be 14 hours and 48 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 60636 (Chicago, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 60636

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Solar Energy Analysis for 60636

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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 60636

Solar Radiation Data in 60636

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 60636

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Solar Power Comparison: 60636 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 60636

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Solar Power: 60636 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 60636 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 60636

Sunrise / Sunset in 60636

Sunrise/Sunset for May 21, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:23 am
- Sunset: 8:11 pm
- Length of Day: 14:48

Best Months for Solar in 60636

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Solar Panel Installs in 60636

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Solar Power Output in 60636

The Power of Solar in 60636

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 60636. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 60636. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 60636

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Weather Forecast for 60636 ^[5]

Thu May 21

56°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 61°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 98%

Fri May 22

61°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 66°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat May 23

60°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 66°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 98%

Sun May 24

70°F

Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 72°F

Light breeze: 7 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon May 25

80°F

Few Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 80°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 20%

Tue May 26

83°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 66°F
Max: 84°F

Light breeze: 6 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 97%

More about 60636

About 60636

The ZIP code 60636 is associated with the city of Chicago in Cook County in Illinois.

60636 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 60636, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.