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Solar Power in 61047 (Leaf River, IL)

Solar Energy in 61047

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 61047 with an average of 6.03 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 (August 31, 2025) will be 13 hours and 13 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 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 61047 is July with an average of 6.03 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.98 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 61047 are December with an average of 2.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.41 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.72 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 4.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 24% 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 August 31, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:21 am
    • Sunset: 7:34 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:13
Solar Energy Statistics for 61047

Best Months for Solar in 61047

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.03 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 5591.03 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 61047 is August with an average of 559.27 kWhac, followed by July at 551.31 kWhac and May at 549.86 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 61047 are December with an average of 301.53 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 358.72 kWhac and November at 371.19 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 61047 [5]

Sun Aug 31
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 76°F
Light breeze: 7 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Sep 1
72°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 75°F
Light breeze: 6 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 6%
Tue Sep 2
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 76°F
Light breeze: 6 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Sep 3
60°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 65°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Sep 4
59°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 4%
Fri Sep 5
66°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 66°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 46%

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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