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Solar Power in 61001 (Apple River, IL)

Solar Energy in 61001

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 61001 with an average of 6.14 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 61001

Solar panels in 61001 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61001

The total length of the day in 61001 (Apple River, IL) today (March 31, 2026) will be 12 hours and 44 minutes. [More]

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61001 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 61001 (Apple River, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61001

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 61001.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 61001

Solar Radiation Data in 61001

Based on historical 61001 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 61001. [1]

The region associated with 61001 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 61001 that are always titled at the latitude of Apple River (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.46 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.86 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.85 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 61001

Solar Radiation Data in 61001

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 61001.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 61001

Solar Radiation Data in 61001

The region associated with 61001 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 61001 is July with an average of 6.14 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.97 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 61001 are December with an average of 2.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.1 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 61001 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61001

The average monthly solar radiation level in 61001, of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 61001 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61001 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 61001

Sunrise / Sunset in 61001

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 31, 2026 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:42 am
    • Sunset: 7:26 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:44
Solar Energy Statistics for 61001

Best Months for Solar in 61001

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.14 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.76 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.25 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.18 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 61001

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 61001 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 61001

The Power of Solar in 61001

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61001. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61001. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 61001

Solar Radiation Data in 61001

61001 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5574.96 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 61001 is July with an average of 568.89 kWhac, followed by August at 552.11 kWhac and June at 543.59 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 61001 are December with an average of 314.38 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 332.5 kWhac and November at 368.74 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 61001 [5]

Tue Mar 31
61°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 66°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 97%
Wed Apr 1
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 50°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Apr 2
63°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 69°F
Strong breeze: 29 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 3
56°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 62°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 9%
Sat Apr 4
41°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 46°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 5
43°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 47°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 50%

More about 61001

About 61001

The ZIP code 61001 is associated with the city of Apple River in Jo Daviess County in Illinois.

61001 Solar Power

61001 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61001, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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