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Solar Power in 61801 (Urbana, IL)

Solar Energy in 61801

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Solar Panels in 61801

Solar panels in 61801 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61801

The total length of the day in 61801 (Urbana, IL) today (October 29, 2026) will be 10 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 61801 (Urbana, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61801

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Solar Energy Analysis for 61801

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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 61801

Solar Radiation Data in 61801

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 61801

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Solar Power Comparison: 61801 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61801

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Solar Power: 61801 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61801 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 61801

Sunrise / Sunset in 61801

Sunrise/Sunset for October 29, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:18 am
- Sunset: 5:54 pm
- Length of Day: 10:36

Best Months for Solar in 61801

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Solar Panel Installs in 61801

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Solar Power Output in 61801

The Power of Solar in 61801

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61801. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61801. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 61801

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Weather Forecast for 61801 ^[5]

Thu Oct 29

69°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 26%

Fri Oct 30

68°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 71°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 38%

Sat Oct 31

54°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 59°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Nov 1

64°F

Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 64°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Nov 2

62°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 62°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Nov 3

71°F

Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 72°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about 61801

About 61801

The ZIP code 61801 is associated with the city of Urbana in Champaign County in Illinois.

61801 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61801, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.