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Solar Power in 61516 (Benson, IL)

Solar Energy in 61516

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Solar Panels in 61516

Solar panels in 61516 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61516

The total length of the day in 61516 (Benson, IL) today (July 09, 2026) will be 14 hours and 59 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 61516 (Benson, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61516

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Solar Energy Analysis for 61516

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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 61516

Solar Radiation Data in 61516

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 61516

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Solar Power Comparison: 61516 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61516

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Solar Power: 61516 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61516 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 61516

Sunrise / Sunset in 61516

Sunrise/Sunset for July 09, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:32 am
- Sunset: 8:31 pm
- Length of Day: 14:59

Best Months for Solar in 61516

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Solar Panel Installs in 61516

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Solar Power Output in 61516

The Power of Solar in 61516

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61516. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61516. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 61516

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Weather Forecast for 61516 ^[5]

Thu Jul 9

83°F

Light Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 98%

Fri Jul 10

85°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 87°F

Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 78%

Sat Jul 11

81°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 81°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 72%

Sun Jul 12

78°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 64°F
Max: 79°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 1%

Mon Jul 13

78°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 60°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Jul 14

84°F

Few Clouds
Min: 69°F
Max: 86°F

Light breeze: 5 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 15%

More about 61516

About 61516

The ZIP code 61516 is associated with the city of Benson in Woodford County in Illinois.

61516 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61516, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.