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Solar Energy in Fairmont City, IL

Solar Energy in Fairmont City

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in Fairmont City with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Fairmont City

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Fairmont City

The total length of the day in Fairmont City, IL today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 31 minutes. [More]

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Fairmont City, IL Solar Energy

Solar Power in Fairmont City, IL

Solar Energy Data in Fairmont City, IL

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Fairmont City, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Fairmont City

Based on historical Fairmont City, 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 Fairmont City. [1]

Fairmont City has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.22 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.34 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Fairmont City that are always titled at the latitude of Fairmont City (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.87 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.22 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.34 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 Fairmont City

Solar Radiation Data in Fairmont City, IL

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Fairmont City.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Fairmont City, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Fairmont City

Fairmont City, IL has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Fairmont City is September with an average of 5.95 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.94 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Fairmont City (Illinois) are December with an average of 3.36 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.88 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: Fairmont City vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in Fairmont City

The average monthly solar radiation level in Fairmont City, IL, of 5.02 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: Fairmont City vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Fairmont City 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 Fairmont City

Sunrise / Sunset in Fairmont City

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:49 am
    • Sunset: 7:20 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:31
Solar Energy Statistics for Fairmont City

Best Months for Solar in Fairmont City

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (5.95 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: August (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (5.5 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.47 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Fairmont City

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Solar Power Output in Fairmont City

The Power of Solar in Fairmont City, IL

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Fairmont City, IL

Solar Radiation Data in Fairmont City

Fairmont City (IL) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5663.67 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Fairmont City is July with an average of 543.58 kWhac, followed by June at 532.15 kWhac and September at 527.55 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Fairmont City (Illinois) are December with an average of 343.99 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 385.05 kWhac and January at 396.33 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Fairmont City

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Fairmont City Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Fairmont City, IL [5]

Thu Mar 28
57°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
68°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 84%
Sat Mar 30
65°F
Light Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 66°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 93%
Sun Mar 31
71°F
Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
67°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
55°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 67°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 40%

More about Fairmont City

About Fairmont City

The village of Fairmont City, IL in Saint Clair County has an approximate population of 2,635. [6]

Fairmont City Solar Power

Fairmont City, IL Solar Energy

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

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