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Solar Power in 60050 (Mchenry, IL)

Solar Energy in 60050

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 60050 with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 60050

Solar panels in 60050 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 60050

The total length of the day in 60050 (Mchenry, IL) today (July 05, 2025) will be 15 hours and 13 minutes. [More]

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60050 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 60050 (Mchenry, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 60050

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 60050.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 60050

Solar Radiation Data in 60050

Based on historical 60050 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 60050. [1]

The region associated with 60050 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.75 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 60050 that are always titled at the latitude of Mchenry (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.46 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.85 kWh/m2/day and approximately 19% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.75 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 60050

Solar Radiation Data in 60050

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 60050.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 60050

Solar Radiation Data in 60050

The region associated with 60050 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.78 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 60050 is August with an average of 6.12 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.07 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 60050 are December with an average of 2.77 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.48 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 60050 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 60050

The average monthly solar radiation level in 60050, of 4.78 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 28% 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: 60050 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 60050 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 60050

Sunrise / Sunset in 60050

  • Sunrise/Sunset for July 05, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:21 am
    • Sunset: 8:34 pm
    • Length of Day: 15:13
Solar Energy Statistics for 60050

Best Months for Solar in 60050

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.12 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.16 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 60050

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 60050 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 60050

The Power of Solar in 60050

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 60050. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 60050. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 60050

Solar Radiation Data in 60050

60050 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5505.07 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 60050 is August with an average of 572.49 kWhac, followed by July at 566.77 kWhac and June at 545.28 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 60050 are December with an average of 291.66 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 318.99 kWhac and November at 346.01 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 60050 [5]

Sat Jul 5
89°F
Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 89°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 26%
Sun Jul 6
75°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Jul 7
77°F
Few Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 14%
Tue Jul 8
81°F
Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 85°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Jul 9
77°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 77°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Jul 10
80°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 61°F
Max: 82°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 60050

About 60050

The ZIP code 60050 is associated with the city of Mchenry in McHenry County in Illinois.

60050 Solar Power

60050 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 60050, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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