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Solar Power in 61470 (Prairie City, IL)

Solar Energy in 61470

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Solar Panels in 61470

Solar panels in 61470 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61470

The total length of the day in 61470 (Prairie City, IL) today (July 03, 2026) will be 15 hours and 3 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 61470 (Prairie City, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61470

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Solar Energy Analysis for 61470

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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 61470

Solar Radiation Data in 61470

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 61470

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Solar Power Comparison: 61470 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61470

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Solar Power: 61470 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61470 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 61470

Sunrise / Sunset in 61470

Sunrise/Sunset for July 03, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:34 am
- Sunset: 8:37 pm
- Length of Day: 15:3

Best Months for Solar in 61470

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Solar Panel Installs in 61470

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Solar Power Output in 61470

The Power of Solar in 61470

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61470. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61470. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 61470

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Weather Forecast for 61470 ^[5]

Fri Jul 3

86°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 91°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 84%

Sat Jul 4

91°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 92°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 35%

Sun Jul 5

78°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 83°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Jul 6

81°F

Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 83°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 30%

Tue Jul 7

80°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 64°F
Max: 82°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 3%

Wed Jul 8

84°F

Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 85°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 61470

About 61470

The ZIP code 61470 is associated with the city of Prairie City in McDonough County in Illinois.

61470 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61470, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.