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Solar Power in 62458 (Saint Elmo, IL)

Solar Energy in 62458

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 62458 with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 62458

Solar panels in 62458 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 62458

The total length of the day in 62458 (Saint Elmo, IL) today (May 08, 2024) will be 14 hours and 10 minutes. [More]

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62458 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 62458 (Saint Elmo, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 62458

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 62458.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 62458

Solar Radiation Data in 62458

Based on historical 62458 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 62458. [1]

The region associated with 62458 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.15 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 1% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.2 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 62458 that are always titled at the latitude of Saint Elmo (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.77 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.15 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.2 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 62458

Solar Radiation Data in 62458

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 62458.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 62458

Solar Radiation Data in 62458

The region associated with 62458 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 62458 is August with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 6.02 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.98 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 62458 are December with an average of 2.82 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.65 kWh/m2/day and November at 4.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 62458 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 62458

The average monthly solar radiation level in 62458, of 4.96 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 26% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% 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: 62458 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 62458 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 62458

Sunrise / Sunset in 62458

  • Sunrise/Sunset for May 08, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:46 am
    • Sunset: 7:56 pm
    • Length of Day: 14:10
Solar Energy Statistics for 62458

Best Months for Solar in 62458

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.87 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (6.45 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 62458

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 62458 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 62458

The Power of Solar in 62458

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 62458. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 62458. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 62458

Solar Radiation Data in 62458

62458 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5625.83 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 62458 is August with an average of 556.93 kWhac, followed by July at 554.85 kWhac and June at 540.49 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 62458 are December with an average of 289.43 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 377.77 kWhac and February at 393.33 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 62458 [5]

Wed May 8
77°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 83°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 9%
Thu May 9
63°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 68°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 44%
Fri May 10
54°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 63°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat May 11
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 2%
Sun May 12
69°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 71°F
Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 3%
Mon May 13
76°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 78°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 79%

More about 62458

About 62458

The ZIP code 62458 is associated with the city of Saint Elmo in Fayette County in Illinois.

62458 Solar Power

62458 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 62458, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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