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Solar Power in 61531 (Farmington, IL)

Solar Energy in 61531

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 61531 with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 61531

Solar panels in 61531 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61531

The total length of the day in 61531 (Farmington, IL) today (April 20, 2024) will be 13 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

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61531 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 61531 (Farmington, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61531

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 61531.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 61531

Solar Radiation Data in 61531

Based on historical 61531 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 61531. [1]

The region associated with 61531 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 61531 that are always titled at the latitude of Farmington (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.65 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.02 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.03 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 61531

Solar Radiation Data in 61531

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 61531.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 61531

Solar Radiation Data in 61531

The region associated with 61531 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 61531 is July with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.93 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 61531 are December with an average of 2.98 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.48 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.92 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 61531 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61531

The average monthly solar radiation level in 61531, of 4.91 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 26% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 61531 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61531 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 61531

Sunrise / Sunset in 61531

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 20, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:11 am
    • Sunset: 7:46 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:35
Solar Energy Statistics for 61531

Best Months for Solar in 61531

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.2 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.55 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.38 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 61531

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 61531 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 61531

The Power of Solar in 61531

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61531. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61531. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 61531

Solar Radiation Data in 61531

61531 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5598.74 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 61531 is July with an average of 577.01 kWhac, followed by August at 544.82 kWhac and May at 542.71 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 61531 are December with an average of 312.74 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 363.47 kWhac and November at 381.91 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 61531 [5]

Sat Apr 20
46°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 49°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 9%
Sun Apr 21
51°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Apr 22
58°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 43%
Tue Apr 23
63°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 63°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 84%
Wed Apr 24
45°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 32°F
Max: 48°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 73%
Thu Apr 25
51°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 54°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about 61531

About 61531

The ZIP code 61531 is associated with the city of Farmington in Fulton County in Illinois.

61531 Solar Power

61531 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61531, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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