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Solar Power in 61361 (Sheffield, IL)

Solar Energy in 61361

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Solar Panels in 61361

Solar panels in 61361 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61361

The total length of the day in 61361 (Sheffield, IL) today (December 09, 2025) will be 9 hours and 19 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 61361 (Sheffield, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61361

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Solar Energy Analysis for 61361

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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 61361

Solar Radiation Data in 61361

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 61361

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Solar Power Comparison: 61361 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61361

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Solar Power: 61361 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61361 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 61361

Sunrise / Sunset in 61361

Sunrise/Sunset for December 09, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:11 am
- Sunset: 4:30 pm
- Length of Day: 9:19

Best Months for Solar in 61361

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Solar Panel Installs in 61361

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Solar Power Output in 61361

The Power of Solar in 61361

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61361. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61361. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 61361

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Weather Forecast for 61361 ^[5]

Tue Dec 9

36°F

Light Rain
Min: 24°F
Max: 43°F

Strong breeze: 24 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 58%

Wed Dec 10

31°F

Light Snow
Min: 19°F
Max: 43°F

Fresh Breeze: 24 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 98%

Thu Dec 11

21°F

Snow
Min: 15°F
Max: 26°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Dec 12

25°F

Snow
Min: 10°F
Max: 26°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 93%
Cloud cover: 91%

Sat Dec 13

10°F

Snow
Min: -1°F
Max: 10°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Dec 14

4°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: -9°F
Max: 6°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 4%

More about 61361

About 61361

The ZIP code 61361 is associated with the city of Sheffield in Bureau County in Illinois.

61361 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61361, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.