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Solar Power in 62960 (Metropolis, IL)

Solar Energy in 62960

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Solar Panels in 62960

Solar panels in 62960 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 62960

The total length of the day in 62960 (Metropolis, IL) today (October 15, 2026) will be 11 hours and 18 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 62960 (Metropolis, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 62960

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Solar Energy Analysis for 62960

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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 62960

Solar Radiation Data in 62960

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 62960

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Solar Power Comparison: 62960 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 62960

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Solar Power: 62960 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 62960 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 62960

Sunrise / Sunset in 62960

Sunrise/Sunset for October 15, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:01 am
- Sunset: 6:19 pm
- Length of Day: 11:18

Best Months for Solar in 62960

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Solar Panel Installs in 62960

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Solar Power Output in 62960

The Power of Solar in 62960

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 62960. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 62960. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 62960

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Weather Forecast for 62960 ^[5]

Thu Oct 15

81°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 89°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 41%

Fri Oct 16

64°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 72°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Oct 17

57°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 59°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Oct 18

60°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 63°F

Light breeze: 6 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Oct 19

65°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 67°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 29%

Tue Oct 20

70°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 71°F

Light breeze: 5 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 60%

More about 62960

About 62960

The ZIP code 62960 is associated with the city of Metropolis in Massac County in Illinois.

62960 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 62960, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.