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Solar Power in 15218 (Pittsburgh, PA)

Solar Energy in 15218

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Solar Panels in 15218

Solar panels in 15218 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 15218

The total length of the day in 15218 (Pittsburgh, PA) today (July 02, 2026) will be 15 hours and 3 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 15218 (Pittsburgh, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 15218

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Solar Energy Analysis for 15218

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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 15218

Solar Radiation Data in 15218

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 15218

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Solar Power Comparison: 15218 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 15218

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Solar Power: 15218 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 15218 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 15218

Sunrise / Sunset in 15218

Sunrise/Sunset for July 02, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:52 am
- Sunset: 8:55 pm
- Length of Day: 15:3

Best Months for Solar in 15218

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Solar Panel Installs in 15218

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Solar Power Output in 15218

The Power of Solar in 15218

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 15218. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 15218. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 15218

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Weather Forecast for 15218 ^[5]

Thu Jul 2

88°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 74°F
Max: 94°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 2%

Fri Jul 3

92°F

Few Clouds
Min: 77°F
Max: 96°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 11%

Sat Jul 4

87°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 89°F

Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 93%

Sun Jul 5

90°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 90°F

Light breeze: 6 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Jul 6

76°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 83°F

Light breeze: 6 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 76%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Jul 7

82°F

Light Rain
Min: 67°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 27%

More about 15218

About 15218

The ZIP code 15218 is associated with the city of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County in Pennsylvania.

15218 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 15218, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.