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Solar Energy in Cicero, IL

Solar Energy in Cicero

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Cicero with an average of 6.29 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Cicero

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Cicero

The total length of the day in Cicero, IL today (March 29, 2024) will be 12 hours and 36 minutes. [More]

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Cicero, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Cicero, IL

Solar Energy Data in Cicero, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Cicero, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Cicero

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

Cicero has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.87 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Cicero that are always titled at the latitude of Cicero (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.5 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.87 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.71 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 Cicero

Solar Radiation Data in Cicero, IL

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Cicero, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Cicero

Cicero, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Cicero is July with an average of 6.29 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.95 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Cicero (Illinois) are December with an average of 2.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.24 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Cicero

The average monthly solar radiation level in Cicero, IL, of 4.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 22% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 27% 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: Cicero vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Cicero

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 29, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:37 am
    • Sunset: 7:13 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:36
Solar Energy Statistics for Cicero

Best Months for Solar in Cicero

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.74 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.01 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.15 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Cicero

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Solar Power Output in Cicero

The Power of Solar in Cicero, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Cicero, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Cicero

Cicero (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5551.13 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Cicero is July with an average of 583.93 kWhac, followed by August at 550.75 kWhac and June at 544.31 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Cicero (Illinois) are December with an average of 313.04 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 339.74 kWhac and January at 348.69 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Cicero

Cicero Electricity Costs

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Cicero Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Cicero, IL [5]

Fri Mar 29
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
56°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 59°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
40°F
Light Rain
Min: 39°F
Max: 44°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 84%
Cloud cover: 96%
Mon Apr 1
45°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 46°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
49°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 37°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Apr 3
42°F
Light Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 46°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Cicero

About Cicero

The town of Cicero, IL in Cook County has an approximate population of 83,891. [6]

Cicero Solar Power

Cicero, IL Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Cicero, IL, or for more solar-related resources for Cicero, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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