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Solar Power in 60642 (Chicago, IL)

Solar Energy in 60642

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Solar Panels in 60642

Solar panels in 60642 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 60642

The total length of the day in 60642 (Chicago, IL) today (September 20, 2026) will be 12 hours and 19 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 60642 (Chicago, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 60642

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Solar Energy Analysis for 60642

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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 60642

Solar Radiation Data in 60642

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 60642

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Solar Power Comparison: 60642 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 60642

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Solar Power: 60642 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 60642 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 60642

Sunrise / Sunset in 60642

Sunrise/Sunset for September 20, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:34 am
- Sunset: 6:53 pm
- Length of Day: 12:19

Best Months for Solar in 60642

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Solar Panel Installs in 60642

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Solar Power Output in 60642

The Power of Solar in 60642

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 60642. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 60642. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 60642

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Weather Forecast for 60642 ^[5]

Sun Sep 20

66°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 70°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Sep 21

62°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 67°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 94%

Tue Sep 22

58°F

Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 60°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 75%

Wed Sep 23

61°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 63°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 5%

Thu Sep 24

63°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 64°F

Light breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 4%

Fri Sep 25

62°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 63°F

Light breeze: 6 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about 60642

About 60642

The ZIP code 60642 is associated with the city of Chicago in Cook County in Illinois.

60642 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 60642, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.