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Solar Power in 61821 (Champaign, IL)

Solar Energy in 61821

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Solar Panels in 61821

Solar panels in 61821 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61821

The total length of the day in 61821 (Champaign, IL) today (May 16, 2025) will be 14 hours and 30 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 61821 (Champaign, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61821

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Solar Energy Analysis for 61821

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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 61821

Solar Radiation Data in 61821

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 61821

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Solar Power Comparison: 61821 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61821

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Solar Power: 61821 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61821 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 61821

Sunrise / Sunset in 61821

Sunrise/Sunset for May 16, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:34 am
- Sunset: 8:04 pm
- Length of Day: 14:30

Best Months for Solar in 61821

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Solar Panel Installs in 61821

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Solar Power Output in 61821

The Power of Solar in 61821

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61821. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61821. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 61821

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Weather Forecast for 61821 ^[5]

Fri May 16

82°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 62°F
Max: 87°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat May 17

63°F

Few Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 67°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 17%

Sun May 18

67°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 73°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 1%

Mon May 19

60°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 60°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue May 20

56°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 59°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed May 21

58°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 59°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 93%

More about 61821

About 61821

The ZIP code 61821 is associated with the city of Champaign in Champaign County in Illinois.

61821 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61821, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.