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Solar Power in 61047 (Leaf River, IL)

Solar Energy in 61047

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 61047 with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 61047

Solar panels in 61047 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61047

The total length of the day in 61047 (Leaf River, IL) today (July 11, 2025) will be 15 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

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61047 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 61047 (Leaf River, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61047

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 61047.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 61047

Solar Radiation Data in 61047

Based on historical 61047 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 61047. [1]

The region associated with 61047 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.83 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 61047 that are always titled at the latitude of Leaf River (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.48 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.88 kWh/m2/day and approximately 17% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.83 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 61047

Solar Radiation Data in 61047

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 61047.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 61047

Solar Radiation Data in 61047

The region associated with 61047 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 61047 is August with an average of 6.16 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.14 kWh/m2/day and June at 6.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 61047 are December with an average of 2.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.35 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 61047 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61047

The average monthly solar radiation level in 61047, of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% 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: 61047 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61047 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 61047

Sunrise / Sunset in 61047

  • Sunrise/Sunset for July 11, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:30 am
    • Sunset: 8:35 pm
    • Length of Day: 15:5
Solar Energy Statistics for 61047

Best Months for Solar in 61047

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.79 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.22 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 61047

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 61047 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 61047

The Power of Solar in 61047

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61047. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61047. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 61047

Solar Radiation Data in 61047

61047 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5654.39 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 61047 is August with an average of 572.68 kWhac, followed by July at 565.82 kWhac and May at 550.93 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 61047 are December with an average of 310.67 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 351.94 kWhac and November at 376.72 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 61047 [5]

Fri Jul 11
82°F
Very Heavy Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 85°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Jul 12
80°F
Very Heavy Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 56%
Sun Jul 13
75°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Jul 14
80°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue Jul 15
76°F
Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Jul 16
84°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 84°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 97%

More about 61047

About 61047

The ZIP code 61047 is associated with the city of Leaf River in Ogle County in Illinois.

61047 Solar Power

61047 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61047, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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