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Solar Power in 62561 (Riverton, IL)

Solar Energy in 62561

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Solar Panels in 62561

Solar panels in 62561 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 62561

The total length of the day in 62561 (Riverton, IL) today (September 16, 2026) will be 12 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 62561 (Riverton, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 62561

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Solar Energy Analysis for 62561

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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 62561

Solar Radiation Data in 62561

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 62561

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Solar Power Comparison: 62561 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 62561

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Solar Power: 62561 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 62561 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 62561

Sunrise / Sunset in 62561

Sunrise/Sunset for September 16, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:38 am
- Sunset: 7:06 pm
- Length of Day: 12:28

Best Months for Solar in 62561

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Solar Panel Installs in 62561

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Solar Power Output in 62561

The Power of Solar in 62561

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 62561. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 62561. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 62561

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Weather Forecast for 62561 ^[5]

Wed Sep 16

87°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 91°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 14%

Thu Sep 17

89°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 77°F
Max: 91°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Sep 18

83°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 69°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 2%

Sat Sep 19

93°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 75°F
Max: 93°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 85%

Sun Sep 20

84°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 84°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 94%

Mon Sep 21

84°F

Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 84°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 48%

More about 62561

About 62561

The ZIP code 62561 is associated with the city of Riverton in Sangamon County in Illinois.

62561 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 62561, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.