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Solar Power in 62520 (Dawson, IL)

Solar Energy in 62520

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Solar Panels in 62520

Solar panels in 62520 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 62520

The total length of the day in 62520 (Dawson, IL) today (September 18, 2025) will be 12 hours and 22 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 62520 (Dawson, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 62520

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Solar Energy Analysis for 62520

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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 62520

Solar Radiation Data in 62520

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 62520

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Solar Power Comparison: 62520 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 62520

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Solar Power: 62520 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 62520 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 62520

Sunrise / Sunset in 62520

Sunrise/Sunset for September 18, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:40 am
- Sunset: 7:02 pm
- Length of Day: 12:22

Best Months for Solar in 62520

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Solar Panel Installs in 62520

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Solar Power Output in 62520

The Power of Solar in 62520

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 62520. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 62520. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 62520

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Weather Forecast for 62520 ^[5]

Thu Sep 18

87°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 93°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 7%

Fri Sep 19

80°F

Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 86°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Sep 20

85°F

Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 90°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 4%

Sun Sep 21

90°F

Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 90°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 92%

Mon Sep 22

83°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 83°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 89%

Tue Sep 23

83°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 86°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about 62520

About 62520

The ZIP code 62520 is associated with the city of Dawson in Sangamon County in Illinois.

62520 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 62520, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.