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Solar Power in 16603 (Altoona, PA)

Solar Energy in 16603

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Solar Panels in 16603

Solar panels in 16603 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 16603

The total length of the day in 16603 (Altoona, PA) today (September 27, 2026) will be 11 hours and 59 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 16603 (Altoona, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 16603

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Solar Energy Analysis for 16603

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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 16603

Solar Radiation Data in 16603

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 16603

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Solar Power Comparison: 16603 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 16603

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Solar Power: 16603 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 16603 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 16603

Sunrise / Sunset in 16603

Sunrise/Sunset for September 27, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:05 am
- Sunset: 7:04 pm
- Length of Day: 11:59

Best Months for Solar in 16603

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Solar Panel Installs in 16603

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Solar Power Output in 16603

The Power of Solar in 16603

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 16603. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 16603. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 16603

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Weather Forecast for 16603 ^[5]

Sun Sep 27

64°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 66°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 95%

Mon Sep 28

65°F

Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 66°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Sep 29

68°F

Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 68°F

Light breeze: 7 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 93%

Wed Sep 30

72°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 72°F

Light breeze: 4 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Oct 1

79°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 79°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 59%

Fri Oct 2

59°F

Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 66°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 16603

About 16603

The ZIP code 16603 is associated with the city of Altoona in Blair County in Pennsylvania.

16603 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 16603, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.