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Solar Power in 62896 (West Frankfort, IL)

Solar Energy in 62896

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 62896 with an average of 6.18 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 62896

Solar panels in 62896 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 62896

The total length of the day in 62896 (West Frankfort, IL) today (May 12, 2025) will be 14 hours and 11 minutes. [More]

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62896 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 62896 (West Frankfort, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 62896

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 62896.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 62896

Solar Radiation Data in 62896

Based on historical 62896 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 62896. [1]

The region associated with 62896 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.23 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 62896 that are always titled at the latitude of West Frankfort (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.83 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.23 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 62896

Solar Radiation Data in 62896

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 62896.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 62896

Solar Radiation Data in 62896

The region associated with 62896 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 62896 is August with an average of 6.18 kWh/m2/day, followed by September at 5.97 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.88 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 62896 are December with an average of 3.32 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.8 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.19 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 62896 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 62896

The average monthly solar radiation level in 62896, of 5.07 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 29% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 23% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 62896 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 62896 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 62896

Sunrise / Sunset in 62896

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 12, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:46 am
    • Sunset: 7:57 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:11
Solar Energy Statistics for 62896

Best Months for Solar in 62896

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.18 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.99 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: August (5.45 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.5 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 62896

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 62896 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 62896

The Power of Solar in 62896

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 62896. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 62896. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 62896

Solar Radiation Data in 62896

62896 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5728.04 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 62896 is August with an average of 563.54 kWhac, followed by July at 535.44 kWhac and September at 534.57 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 62896 are December with an average of 338.67 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 389.36 kWhac and February at 408.41 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 62896 [5]

Mon May 12
70°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 88%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue May 13
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 77°F
Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed May 14
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 82°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 6%
Thu May 15
83°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 68°F
Max: 86°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 93%
Fri May 16
83°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 83°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat May 17
81°F
Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 83°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 62896

About 62896

The ZIP code 62896 is associated with the city of West Frankfort in Franklin County in Illinois.

62896 Solar Power

62896 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 62896, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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