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Solar Power in 61281 (Sherrard, IL)

Solar Energy in 61281

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Solar Panels in 61281

Solar panels in 61281 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61281

The total length of the day in 61281 (Sherrard, IL) today (December 15, 2025) will be 9 hours and 16 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 61281 (Sherrard, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61281

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Solar Energy Analysis for 61281

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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 61281

Solar Radiation Data in 61281

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 61281

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Solar Power Comparison: 61281 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61281

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Solar Power: 61281 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61281 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 61281

Sunrise / Sunset in 61281

Sunrise/Sunset for December 15, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:19 am
- Sunset: 4:35 pm
- Length of Day: 9:16

Best Months for Solar in 61281

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Solar Panel Installs in 61281

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Solar Power Output in 61281

The Power of Solar in 61281

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61281. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61281. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 61281

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Weather Forecast for 61281 ^[5]

Mon Dec 15

17°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 1°F
Max: 28°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 59%

Tue Dec 16

33°F

Few Clouds
Min: 17°F
Max: 36°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 12%

Wed Dec 17

34°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 27°F
Max: 38°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 7%

Thu Dec 18

37°F

Rain And Snow
Min: 17°F
Max: 48°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Dec 19

19°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 12°F
Max: 24°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 60%

Sat Dec 20

41°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 26°F
Max: 41°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 61281

About 61281

The ZIP code 61281 is associated with the city of Sherrard in Mercer County in Illinois.

61281 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61281, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.