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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 (September 25, 2026) will be 12 hours and 4 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 September 25, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:51 am
- Sunset: 6:55 pm
- Length of Day: 12:4

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]

Fri Sep 25

62°F

Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 66°F

Light breeze: 6 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Sep 26

64°F

Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 68°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 98%

Sun Sep 27

67°F

Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 72°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 74%

Mon Sep 28

70°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 73°F

Light breeze: 4 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 31%

Tue Sep 29

72°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 72°F

Light breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Sep 30

76°F

Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 76°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
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.