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Solar Power in 62281 (Saint Jacob, IL)

Solar Energy in 62281

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 62281 with an average of 6.3 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 62281

Solar panels in 62281 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 62281

The total length of the day in 62281 (Saint Jacob, IL) today (April 16, 2024) will be 13 hours and 17 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 62281 (Saint Jacob, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 62281

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 62281.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 62281

Solar Radiation Data in 62281

Based on historical 62281 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 62281. [1]

The region associated with 62281 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.2 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 2% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.29 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 62281 that are always titled at the latitude of Saint Jacob (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.83 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.2 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.29 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 62281

Solar Radiation Data in 62281

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 62281.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 62281

Solar Radiation Data in 62281

The region associated with 62281 has a average annual solar radiation value of 5.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 62281 is August with an average of 6.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.07 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 62281 are December with an average of 3.29 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.61 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 62281 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 62281

The average monthly solar radiation level in 62281, of 5.04 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 28% 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: 62281 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 62281 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 62281

Sunrise / Sunset in 62281

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 16, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:20 am
    • Sunset: 7:37 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:17
Solar Energy Statistics for 62281

Best Months for Solar in 62281

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.88 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.61 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.46 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 62281

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 62281 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 62281

The Power of Solar in 62281

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 62281. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 62281. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 62281

Solar Radiation Data in 62281

62281 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5669.14 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 62281 is August with an average of 570.13 kWhac, followed by July at 549.68 kWhac and June at 526.22 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 62281 are December with an average of 337.37 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 372.39 kWhac and November at 389.51 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 62281 [5]

Tue Apr 16
78°F
Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 79°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 60%
Wed Apr 17
71°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 73°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 0%
Thu Apr 18
67°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 75°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Apr 19
58°F
Few Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 24%
Sat Apr 20
55°F
Few Clouds
Min: 42°F
Max: 55°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 20%
Sun Apr 21
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 56°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 9%

More about 62281

About 62281

The ZIP code 62281 is associated with the city of Saint Jacob in Madison County in Illinois.

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62281 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 62281, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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