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Solar Power in 16602 (Altoona, PA)

Solar Energy in 16602

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Solar Panels in 16602

Solar panels in 16602 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 16602

The total length of the day in 16602 (Altoona, PA) today (September 18, 2026) will be 12 hours and 23 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 16602 (Altoona, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 16602

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Solar Energy Analysis for 16602

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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 16602

Solar Radiation Data in 16602

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 16602

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Solar Power Comparison: 16602 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 16602

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Solar Power: 16602 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 16602 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 16602

Sunrise / Sunset in 16602

Sunrise/Sunset for September 18, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:56 am
- Sunset: 7:19 pm
- Length of Day: 12:23

Best Months for Solar in 16602

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Solar Panel Installs in 16602

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Solar Power Output in 16602

The Power of Solar in 16602

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 16602. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 16602. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 16602

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Weather Forecast for 16602 ^[5]

Fri Sep 18

72°F

Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 79°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 78%
Cloud cover: 92%

Sat Sep 19

70°F

Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 10%

Sun Sep 20

69°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 71°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 98%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Sep 21

67°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 67°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 83%

Tue Sep 22

54°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 56°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 99%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Sep 23

53°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 55°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 91%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 16602

About 16602

The ZIP code 16602 is associated with the city of Altoona in Blair County in Pennsylvania.

16602 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 16602, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.