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Solar Power in 61342 (Mendota, IL)

Solar Energy in 61342

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Solar Panels in 61342

Solar panels in 61342 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61342

The total length of the day in 61342 (Mendota, IL) today (February 22, 2026) will be 11 hours and 0 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 61342 (Mendota, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61342

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Solar Energy Analysis for 61342

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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 61342

Solar Radiation Data in 61342

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 61342

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Solar Power Comparison: 61342 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61342

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Solar Power: 61342 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61342 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 61342

Sunrise / Sunset in 61342

Sunrise/Sunset for February 22, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:39 am
- Sunset: 5:39 pm
- Length of Day: 11:0

Best Months for Solar in 61342

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Solar Panel Installs in 61342

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Solar Power Output in 61342

The Power of Solar in 61342

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61342. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61342. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 61342

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Weather Forecast for 61342 ^[5]

Sun Feb 22

21°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 19°F
Max: 26°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Feb 23

26°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 15°F
Max: 29°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 7%

Tue Feb 24

39°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 42°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 85%

Wed Feb 25

33°F

Snow
Min: 23°F
Max: 36°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 13%

Thu Feb 26

29°F

Snow
Min: 16°F
Max: 30°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Feb 27

32°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 8°F
Max: 36°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 10%

More about 61342

About 61342

The ZIP code 61342 is associated with the city of Mendota in La Salle County in Illinois.

61342 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61342, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.