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Solar Power in 61360 (Seneca, IL)

Solar Energy in 61360

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 61360 with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 61360

Solar panels in 61360 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61360

The total length of the day in 61360 (Seneca, IL) today (May 03, 2024) will be 14 hours and 9 minutes. [More]

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61360 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 61360 (Seneca, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61360

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 61360.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 61360

Solar Radiation Data in 61360

Based on historical 61360 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 61360. [1]

The region associated with 61360 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.84 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 61360 that are always titled at the latitude of Seneca (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.52 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.93 kWh/m2/day and approximately 18% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.84 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 61360

Solar Radiation Data in 61360

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 61360.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 61360

Solar Radiation Data in 61360

The region associated with 61360 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 61360 is July with an average of 6.05 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.84 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.82 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 61360 are December with an average of 3.01 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.42 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.66 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 61360 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61360

The average monthly solar radiation level in 61360, of 4.84 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 23% 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: 61360 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61360 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 61360

Sunrise / Sunset in 61360

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 03, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:46 am
    • Sunset: 7:55 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:9
Solar Energy Statistics for 61360

Best Months for Solar in 61360

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.05 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.83 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.27 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 61360

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 61360 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 61360

The Power of Solar in 61360

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61360. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61360. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 61360

Solar Radiation Data in 61360

61360 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5567.25 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 61360 is July with an average of 559.41 kWhac, followed by May at 536.76 kWhac and August at 535.87 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 61360 are December with an average of 319.43 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 356.62 kWhac and November at 361.05 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 61360 [5]

Fri May 3
64°F
Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 72%
Sat May 4
74°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 12%
Sun May 5
63°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 68°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 79%
Mon May 6
67°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 96%
Tue May 7
78°F
Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 27%
Wed May 8
81°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 81°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 74%

More about 61360

About 61360

The ZIP code 61360 is associated with the city of Seneca in La Salle County in Illinois.

61360 Solar Power

61360 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61360, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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