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Solar Power in 60685 (Chicago, IL)

Solar Energy in 60685

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Solar Panels in 60685

Solar panels in 60685 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 60685

The total length of the day in 60685 (Chicago, IL) today (August 17, 2026) will be 13 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 60685 (Chicago, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 60685

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Solar Energy Analysis for 60685

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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 60685

Solar Radiation Data in 60685

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 60685

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Solar Power Comparison: 60685 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 60685

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Solar Power: 60685 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 60685 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 60685

Sunrise / Sunset in 60685

Sunrise/Sunset for August 17, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:59 am
- Sunset: 7:49 pm
- Length of Day: 13:50

Best Months for Solar in 60685

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Solar Panel Installs in 60685

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Solar Power Output in 60685

The Power of Solar in 60685

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 60685. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 60685. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 60685

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Weather Forecast for 60685 ^[5]

Mon Aug 17

75°F

Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 81°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 60%

Tue Aug 18

78°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 78°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 85%

Wed Aug 19

79°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 74%

Thu Aug 20

81°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 67°F
Max: 81°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 77%

Fri Aug 21

85°F

Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 85°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 5%

Sat Aug 22

83°F

Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 84°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 75%

More about 60685

About 60685

The ZIP code 60685 is associated with the city of Chicago in Cook County in Illinois.

60685 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 60685, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.