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Solar Power in 61052 (Monroe Center, IL)

Solar Energy in 61052

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 61052 with an average of 5.99 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 61052

Solar panels in 61052 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61052

The total length of the day in 61052 (Monroe Center, IL) today (April 08, 2026) will be 13 hours and 6 minutes. [More]

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61052 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 61052 (Monroe Center, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61052

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 61052.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 61052

Solar Radiation Data in 61052

Based on historical 61052 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 61052. [1]

The region associated with 61052 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.76 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 61052 that are always titled at the latitude of Monroe Center (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.44 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.85 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.76 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 61052

Solar Radiation Data in 61052

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 61052.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 61052

Solar Radiation Data in 61052

The region associated with 61052 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 61052 is July with an average of 5.99 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.92 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 61052 are December with an average of 2.66 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.27 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 61052 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61052

The average monthly solar radiation level in 61052, of 4.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% 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: 61052 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61052 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 61052

Sunrise / Sunset in 61052

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 08, 2026 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:24 am
    • Sunset: 7:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:6
Solar Energy Statistics for 61052

Best Months for Solar in 61052

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.73 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.16 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.14 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 61052

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 61052 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 61052

The Power of Solar in 61052

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61052. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61052. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 61052

Solar Radiation Data in 61052

61052 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5534.27 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 61052 is July with an average of 555.18 kWhac, followed by August at 551.17 kWhac and May at 535.21 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 61052 are December with an average of 282.65 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 343.64 kWhac and November at 361.57 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 61052 [5]

Wed Apr 8
49°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 93%
Thu Apr 9
60°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 11%
Fri Apr 10
49°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 57°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Apr 11
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Apr 12
60°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 13
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 71°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 97%

More about 61052

About 61052

The ZIP code 61052 is associated with the city of Monroe Center in Ogle County in Illinois.

61052 Solar Power

61052 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61052, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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