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Solar Power in 60406 (Blue Island, IL)

Solar Energy in 60406

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 60406 with an average of 6.15 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 60406

Solar panels in 60406 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 60406

The total length of the day in 60406 (Blue Island, IL) today (May 03, 2024) will be 14 hours and 10 minutes. [More]

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60406 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 60406 (Blue Island, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 60406

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 60406.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 60406

Solar Radiation Data in 60406

Based on historical 60406 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 60406. [1]

The region associated with 60406 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.9 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.74 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 60406 that are always titled at the latitude of Blue Island (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.51 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.9 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.74 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 60406

Solar Radiation Data in 60406

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 60406.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 60406

Solar Radiation Data in 60406

The region associated with 60406 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 60406 is July with an average of 6.15 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.06 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 60406 are December with an average of 2.92 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.4 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 60406 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 60406

The average monthly solar radiation level in 60406, 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: 60406 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 60406 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 60406

Sunrise / Sunset in 60406

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 03, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:42 am
    • Sunset: 7:52 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:10
Solar Energy Statistics for 60406

Best Months for Solar in 60406

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.15 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.8 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.11 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.21 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 60406

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 60406 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 60406

The Power of Solar in 60406

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 60406. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 60406. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 60406

Solar Radiation Data in 60406

60406 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5528.02 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 60406 is July with an average of 567.43 kWhac, followed by August at 550.26 kWhac and June at 547.01 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 60406 are December with an average of 307.11 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 346.18 kWhac and January at 358.42 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 60406 [5]

Fri May 3
64°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 68°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sat May 4
76°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 7%
Sun May 5
61°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 90%
Mon May 6
65°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 65°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue May 7
78°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 58%
Wed May 8
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 77°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 67%

More about 60406

About 60406

The ZIP code 60406 is associated with the city of Blue Island in Cook County in Illinois.

60406 Solar Power

60406 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 60406, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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