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Solar Power in 62056 (Litchfield, IL)

Solar Energy in 62056

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 62056 with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 62056

Solar panels in 62056 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 62056

The total length of the day in 62056 (Litchfield, IL) today (May 03, 2024) will be 14 hours and 0 minutes. [More]

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62056 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 62056 (Litchfield, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 62056

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 62056.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 62056

Solar Radiation Data in 62056

Based on historical 62056 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 62056. [1]

The region associated with 62056 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.17 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 3% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.28 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 62056 that are always titled at the latitude of Litchfield (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.81 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.17 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.28 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 62056

Solar Radiation Data in 62056

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 62056.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 62056

Solar Radiation Data in 62056

The region associated with 62056 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 62056 is July with an average of 6.09 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 6.07 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.05 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 62056 are December with an average of 3.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.58 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 62056 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 62056

The average monthly solar radiation level in 62056, of 5.01 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 27% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 24% 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: 62056 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 62056 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 62056

Sunrise / Sunset in 62056

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 03, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:55 am
    • Sunset: 7:55 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:0
Solar Energy Statistics for 62056

Best Months for Solar in 62056

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.91 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.63 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.41 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 62056

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 62056 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 62056

The Power of Solar in 62056

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 62056. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 62056. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 62056

Solar Radiation Data in 62056

62056 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5699 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 62056 is July with an average of 561.41 kWhac, followed by August at 555.95 kWhac and June at 548.59 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 62056 are December with an average of 335.49 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 369.95 kWhac and February at 398.09 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 62056 [5]

Fri May 3
67°F
Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 91%
Sat May 4
75°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 79%
Sun May 5
67°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 69%
Mon May 6
68°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue May 7
81°F
Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 81°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 52%
Wed May 8
78°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 81°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 53%

More about 62056

About 62056

The ZIP code 62056 is associated with the city of Litchfield in Montgomery County in Illinois.

62056 Solar Power

62056 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 62056, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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