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Solar Power in 15259 (Pittsburgh, PA)

Solar Energy in 15259

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Solar Panels in 15259

Solar panels in 15259 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 15259

The total length of the day in 15259 (Pittsburgh, PA) today (April 24, 2025) will be 13 hours and 44 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 15259 (Pittsburgh, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 15259

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Solar Energy Analysis for 15259

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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 15259

Solar Radiation Data in 15259

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 15259

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Solar Power Comparison: 15259 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 15259

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Solar Power: 15259 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 15259 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 15259

Sunrise / Sunset in 15259

Sunrise/Sunset for April 24, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:26 am
- Sunset: 8:10 pm
- Length of Day: 13:44

Best Months for Solar in 15259

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Solar Panel Installs in 15259

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Solar Power Output in 15259

The Power of Solar in 15259

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 15259. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 15259. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 15259

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Weather Forecast for 15259 ^[5]

Thu Apr 24

79°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 81°F

Light breeze: 5 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 40%

Fri Apr 25

62°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 69°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Apr 26

48°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 61°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Apr 27

58°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 62°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Apr 28

70°F

Few Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 72°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 17%

Tue Apr 29

78°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 80°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 98%

More about 15259

About 15259

The ZIP code 15259 is associated with the city of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County in Pennsylvania.

15259 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 15259, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.