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Solar Power in 61344 (Mineral, IL)

Solar Energy in 61344

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 61344 with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 61344

Solar panels in 61344 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61344

The total length of the day in 61344 (Mineral, IL) today (March 17, 2025) will be 12 hours and 4 minutes. [More]

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61344 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 61344 (Mineral, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61344

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 61344.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 61344

Solar Radiation Data in 61344

Based on historical 61344 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 61344. [1]

The region associated with 61344 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.95 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.94 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 61344 that are always titled at the latitude of Mineral (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.56 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.95 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.94 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 61344

Solar Radiation Data in 61344

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 61344.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 61344

Solar Radiation Data in 61344

The region associated with 61344 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.83 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 61344 is July with an average of 6.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.8 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.77 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 61344 are December with an average of 3 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.17 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.78 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 61344 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61344

The average monthly solar radiation level in 61344, of 4.83 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: 61344 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61344 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 61344

Sunrise / Sunset in 61344

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 17, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:05 am
    • Sunset: 7:09 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:4
Solar Energy Statistics for 61344

Best Months for Solar in 61344

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.04 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.82 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.27 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 61344

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 61344 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 61344

The Power of Solar in 61344

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61344. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61344. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 61344

Solar Radiation Data in 61344

61344 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5524.35 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 61344 is July with an average of 558.82 kWhac, followed by May at 540.23 kWhac and August at 536.02 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 61344 are December with an average of 310.66 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 331.79 kWhac and November at 370.38 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 61344 [5]

Mon Mar 17
47°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 59°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 87%
Tue Mar 18
63°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 69°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 98%
Wed Mar 19
64°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 68°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 98%
Thu Mar 20
41°F
Snow
Min: 31°F
Max: 44°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 30%
Fri Mar 21
53°F
Light Rain
Min: 36°F
Max: 55°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 96%
Sat Mar 22
48°F
Light Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 61344

About 61344

The ZIP code 61344 is associated with the city of Mineral in Bureau County in Illinois.

61344 Solar Power

61344 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61344, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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