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Solar Power in 62638 (Franklin, IL)

Solar Energy in 62638

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Solar Panels in 62638

Solar panels in 62638 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 62638

The total length of the day in 62638 (Franklin, IL) today (February 16, 2026) will be 10 hours and 50 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 62638 (Franklin, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 62638

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Solar Energy Analysis for 62638

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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 62638

Solar Radiation Data in 62638

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 62638

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Solar Power Comparison: 62638 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 62638

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Solar Power: 62638 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 62638 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 62638

Sunrise / Sunset in 62638

Sunrise/Sunset for February 16, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:49 am
- Sunset: 5:39 pm
- Length of Day: 10:50

Best Months for Solar in 62638

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Solar Panel Installs in 62638

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Solar Power Output in 62638

The Power of Solar in 62638

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 62638. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 62638. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 62638

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Weather Forecast for 62638 ^[5]

Mon Feb 16

55°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 60°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 88%

Tue Feb 17

57°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 59°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Feb 18

64°F

Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 66°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Feb 19

66°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 71°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 26%

Fri Feb 20

44°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 50°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 44%

Sat Feb 21

41°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 44°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 83%

More about 62638

About 62638

The ZIP code 62638 is associated with the city of Franklin in Morgan County in Illinois.

62638 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 62638, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.