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Solar Power in 60649 (Chicago, IL)

Solar Energy in 60649

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Solar Panels in 60649

Solar panels in 60649 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 60649

The total length of the day in 60649 (Chicago, IL) today (September 14, 2025) will be 12 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 60649 (Chicago, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 60649

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Solar Energy Analysis for 60649

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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 60649

Solar Radiation Data in 60649

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 60649

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Solar Power Comparison: 60649 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 60649

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Solar Power: 60649 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 60649 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 60649

Sunrise / Sunset in 60649

Sunrise/Sunset for September 14, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:28 am
- Sunset: 7:02 pm
- Length of Day: 12:34

Best Months for Solar in 60649

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Solar Panel Installs in 60649

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Solar Power Output in 60649

The Power of Solar in 60649

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 60649. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 60649. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 60649

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Weather Forecast for 60649 ^[5]

Sun Sep 14

77°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 65°F
Max: 86°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Sep 15

78°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 66°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 2%

Tue Sep 16

80°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 67°F
Max: 81°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 9%

Wed Sep 17

82°F

Few Clouds
Min: 67°F
Max: 83°F

Light breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 12%

Thu Sep 18

82°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 68°F
Max: 83°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 71%

Fri Sep 19

75°F

Light Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 77°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 63%
Cloud cover: 86%

More about 60649

About 60649

The ZIP code 60649 is associated with the city of Chicago in Cook County in Illinois.

60649 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 60649, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.