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Solar Power in 15618 (Avonmore, PA)

Solar Energy in 15618

The month of August has the highest historical solar radition values in 15618 with an average of 5.89 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 15618

Solar panels in 15618 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 15618

The total length of the day in 15618 (Avonmore, PA) today (January 15, 2025) will be 9 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

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15618 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 15618 (Avonmore, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 15618

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 15618.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 15618

Solar Radiation Data in 15618

Based on historical 15618 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 15618. [1]

The region associated with 15618 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.82 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 10% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 15618 that are always titled at the latitude of Avonmore (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.35 kWh/m2/day, or about 14% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.82 kWh/m2/day and approximately 26% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.46 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 15618

Solar Radiation Data in 15618

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 15618.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 15618

Solar Radiation Data in 15618

The region associated with 15618 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 15618 is August with an average of 5.89 kWh/m2/day, followed by July at 5.75 kWh/m2/day and September at 5.53 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 15618 are December with an average of 2.49 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 2.87 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 15618 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 15618

The average monthly solar radiation level in 15618, of 4.52 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 15% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 32% 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: 15618 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 15618 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 15618

Sunrise / Sunset in 15618

  • Sunrise/Sunset for January 15, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:37 am
    • Sunset: 5:17 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:40
Solar Energy Statistics for 15618

Best Months for Solar in 15618

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation August (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.41 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (5.89 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 15618

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 15618 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 15618

The Power of Solar in 15618

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 15618. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 15618. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 15618

Solar Radiation Data in 15618

15618 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5002.37 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 15618 is August with an average of 531.76 kWhac, followed by July at 521.72 kWhac and May at 492.79 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 15618 are December with an average of 250.11 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 292.43 kWhac and November at 326.86 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 15618 [5]

Wed Jan 15
18°F
Light Snow
Min: 5°F
Max: 21°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 96%
Thu Jan 16
25°F
Snow
Min: 11°F
Max: 29°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Fri Jan 17
30°F
Light Snow
Min: 16°F
Max: 31°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 85%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Jan 18
34°F
Snow
Min: 18°F
Max: 34°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 100%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Jan 19
24°F
Light Snow
Min: 10°F
Max: 24°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 83%
Mon Jan 20
10°F
Light Snow
Min: 2°F
Max: 13°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 44%

More about 15618

About 15618

The ZIP code 15618 is associated with the city of Avonmore in Westmoreland County in Pennsylvania.

15618 Solar Power

15618 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 15618, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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