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Solar Power in 16601 (Altoona, PA)

Solar Energy in 16601

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Solar Panels in 16601

Solar panels in 16601 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 16601

The total length of the day in 16601 (Altoona, PA) today (November 09, 2025) will be 10 hours and 10 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 16601 (Altoona, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 16601

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Solar Energy Analysis for 16601

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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 16601

Solar Radiation Data in 16601

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 16601

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Solar Power Comparison: 16601 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 16601

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Solar Power: 16601 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 16601 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 16601

Sunrise / Sunset in 16601

Sunrise/Sunset for November 09, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:52 am
- Sunset: 5:02 pm
- Length of Day: 10:10

Best Months for Solar in 16601

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Solar Panel Installs in 16601

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Solar Power Output in 16601

The Power of Solar in 16601

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 16601. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 16601. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 16601

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Weather Forecast for 16601 ^[5]

Sun Nov 9

49°F

Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 57°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 83%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Nov 10

35°F

Rain And Snow
Min: 25°F
Max: 41°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 67%

Tue Nov 11

34°F

Light Snow
Min: 22°F
Max: 36°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 73%

Wed Nov 12

41°F

Light Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 44°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 67%
Cloud cover: 62%

Thu Nov 13

39°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 34°F
Max: 41°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Nov 14

43°F

Few Clouds
Min: 31°F
Max: 49°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 18%

More about 16601

About 16601

The ZIP code 16601 is associated with the city of Altoona in Blair County in Pennsylvania.

16601 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 16601, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.