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Solar Power in 62401 (Effingham, IL)

Solar Energy in 62401

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Solar Panels in 62401

Solar panels in 62401 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 62401

The total length of the day in 62401 (Effingham, IL) today (August 25, 2026) will be 13 hours and 22 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 62401 (Effingham, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 62401

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Solar Energy Analysis for 62401

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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 62401

Solar Radiation Data in 62401

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 62401

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Solar Power Comparison: 62401 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 62401

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Solar Power: 62401 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 62401 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 62401

Sunrise / Sunset in 62401

Sunrise/Sunset for August 25, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:15 am
- Sunset: 7:37 pm
- Length of Day: 13:22

Best Months for Solar in 62401

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Solar Panel Installs in 62401

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Solar Power Output in 62401

The Power of Solar in 62401

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 62401. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 62401. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 62401

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Weather Forecast for 62401 ^[5]

Tue Aug 25

81°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 81°F

Light breeze: 7 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 8%

Wed Aug 26

82°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 86°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 60%

Thu Aug 27

79°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 83°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 26%

Fri Aug 28

77°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 63°F
Max: 80°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 57%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Aug 29

82°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 84°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 27%

Sun Aug 30

87°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 68°F
Max: 90°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 36%

More about 62401

About 62401

The ZIP code 62401 is associated with the city of Effingham in Effingham County in Illinois.

62401 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 62401, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.