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Solar Power in 15242 (Pittsburgh, PA)

Solar Energy in 15242

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Solar Panels in 15242

Solar panels in 15242 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 15242

The total length of the day in 15242 (Pittsburgh, PA) today (January 23, 2026) will be 9 hours and 53 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 15242 (Pittsburgh, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 15242

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Solar Energy Analysis for 15242

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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 15242

Solar Radiation Data in 15242

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 15242

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Solar Power Comparison: 15242 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 15242

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Solar Power: 15242 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 15242 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 15242

Sunrise / Sunset in 15242

Sunrise/Sunset for January 23, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:35 am
- Sunset: 5:28 pm
- Length of Day: 9:53

Best Months for Solar in 15242

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Solar Panel Installs in 15242

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Solar Power Output in 15242

The Power of Solar in 15242

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 15242. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 15242. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 15242

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Weather Forecast for 15242 ^[5]

Fri Jan 23

28°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 4°F
Max: 31°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 68%

Sat Jan 24

9°F

Light Snow
Min: 3°F
Max: 13°F

Light breeze: 7 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 48%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Jan 25

17°F

Snow
Min: 13°F
Max: 20°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 92%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Jan 26

19°F

Snow
Min: 4°F
Max: 19°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 86%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Jan 27

18°F

Light Snow
Min: 3°F
Max: 21°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 87%
Cloud cover: 98%

Wed Jan 28

17°F

Light Snow
Min: 1°F
Max: 18°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 67%

More about 15242

About 15242

The ZIP code 15242 is associated with the city of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County in Pennsylvania.

15242 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 15242, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.