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Solar Power in 61278 (Rapids City, IL)

Solar Energy in 61278

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Solar Panels in 61278

Solar panels in 61278 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61278

The total length of the day in 61278 (Rapids City, IL) today (November 18, 2025) will be 9 hours and 48 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 61278 (Rapids City, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61278

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Solar Energy Analysis for 61278

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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 61278

Solar Radiation Data in 61278

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 61278

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Solar Power Comparison: 61278 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61278

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Solar Power: 61278 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61278 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 61278

Sunrise / Sunset in 61278

Sunrise/Sunset for November 18, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:52 am
- Sunset: 4:40 pm
- Length of Day: 9:48

Best Months for Solar in 61278

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Solar Panel Installs in 61278

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Solar Power Output in 61278

The Power of Solar in 61278

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61278. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61278. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 61278

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Weather Forecast for 61278 ^[5]

Tue Nov 18

45°F

Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 50°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Nov 19

47°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 52°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Nov 20

57°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 61°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 87%

Fri Nov 21

54°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 56°F

Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 96%

Sat Nov 22

55°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 57°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 9%

Sun Nov 23

52°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 54°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about 61278

About 61278

The ZIP code 61278 is associated with the city of Rapids City in Rock Island County in Illinois.

61278 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61278, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.