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Solar Power in 15478 (Smithfield, PA)

Solar Energy in 15478

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Solar Panels in 15478

Solar panels in 15478 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 15478

The total length of the day in 15478 (Smithfield, PA) today (October 18, 2025) will be 11 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 15478 (Smithfield, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 15478

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Solar Energy Analysis for 15478

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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 15478

Solar Radiation Data in 15478

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 15478

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Solar Power Comparison: 15478 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 15478

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Solar Power: 15478 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 15478 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 15478

Sunrise / Sunset in 15478

Sunrise/Sunset for October 18, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:31 am
- Sunset: 6:36 pm
- Length of Day: 11:5

Best Months for Solar in 15478

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Solar Panel Installs in 15478

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Solar Power Output in 15478

The Power of Solar in 15478

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 15478. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 15478. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 15478

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Weather Forecast for 15478 ^[5]

Sat Oct 18

66°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 77°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 96%

Sun Oct 19

75°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 75°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Oct 20

57°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 59°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 11%

Tue Oct 21

69°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 69°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 25%

Wed Oct 22

48°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 48°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 40%

Thu Oct 23

53°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 53°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 8%

More about 15478

About 15478

The ZIP code 15478 is associated with the city of Smithfield in Fayette County in Pennsylvania.

15478 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 15478, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.