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Solar Power in 61018 (Dakota, IL)

Solar Energy in 61018

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Solar Panels in 61018

Solar panels in 61018 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61018

The total length of the day in 61018 (Dakota, IL) today (July 21, 2026) will be 14 hours and 52 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 61018 (Dakota, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61018

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Solar Energy Analysis for 61018

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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 61018

Solar Radiation Data in 61018

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 61018

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Solar Power Comparison: 61018 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61018

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Solar Power: 61018 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61018 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 61018

Sunrise / Sunset in 61018

Sunrise/Sunset for July 21, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:38 am
- Sunset: 8:30 pm
- Length of Day: 14:52

Best Months for Solar in 61018

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Solar Panel Installs in 61018

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Solar Power Output in 61018

The Power of Solar in 61018

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61018. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61018. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 61018

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Weather Forecast for 61018 ^[5]

Tue Jul 21

69°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 78°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 41%

Wed Jul 22

66°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 74°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 1%

Thu Jul 23

72°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 74°F

Light breeze: 7 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 36%

Fri Jul 24

73°F

Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 73°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 42%

Sat Jul 25

74°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 93%

Sun Jul 26

90°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 70°F
Max: 93°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 35%

More about 61018

About 61018

The ZIP code 61018 is associated with the city of Dakota in Stephenson County in Illinois.

61018 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61018, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.