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Solar Power in 61728 (Colfax, IL)

Solar Energy in 61728

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Solar Panels in 61728

Solar panels in 61728 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61728

The total length of the day in 61728 (Colfax, IL) today (July 21, 2026) will be 14 hours and 41 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 61728 (Colfax, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61728

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Solar Energy Analysis for 61728

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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 61728

Solar Radiation Data in 61728

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 61728

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Solar Power Comparison: 61728 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61728

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Solar Power: 61728 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61728 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 61728

Sunrise / Sunset in 61728

Sunrise/Sunset for July 21, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:40 am
- Sunset: 8:21 pm
- Length of Day: 14:41

Best Months for Solar in 61728

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Solar Panel Installs in 61728

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Solar Power Output in 61728

The Power of Solar in 61728

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61728. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61728. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 61728

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Weather Forecast for 61728 ^[5]

Tue Jul 21

82°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 82°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 25%

Wed Jul 22

69°F

Few Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 70°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 22%

Thu Jul 23

71°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 72°F

Light breeze: 7 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 2%

Fri Jul 24

69°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 72°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Jul 25

69°F

Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 97%

Sun Jul 26

89°F

Light Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 89°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 43%

More about 61728

About 61728

The ZIP code 61728 is associated with the city of Colfax in McLean County in Illinois.

61728 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61728, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.