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Solar Power in 61285 (Thomson, IL)

Solar Energy in 61285

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Solar Panels in 61285

Solar panels in 61285 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61285

The total length of the day in 61285 (Thomson, IL) today (June 16, 2026) will be 15 hours and 17 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 61285 (Thomson, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61285

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Solar Energy Analysis for 61285

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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 61285

Solar Radiation Data in 61285

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 61285

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Solar Power Comparison: 61285 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61285

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Solar Power: 61285 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61285 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 61285

Sunrise / Sunset in 61285

Sunrise/Sunset for June 16, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:22 am
- Sunset: 8:39 pm
- Length of Day: 15:17

Best Months for Solar in 61285

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Solar Panel Installs in 61285

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Solar Power Output in 61285

The Power of Solar in 61285

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61285. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61285. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 61285

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Weather Forecast for 61285 ^[5]

Tue Jun 16

71°F

Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 72°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 4%

Wed Jun 17

64°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 72°F

Fresh Breeze: 24 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Jun 18

69°F

Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 71°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 48%

Fri Jun 19

67°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 70°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 1%

Sat Jun 20

62°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 73°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Jun 21

67°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 71°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 97%

More about 61285

About 61285

The ZIP code 61285 is associated with the city of Thomson in Carroll County in Illinois.

61285 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61285, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.