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Solar Power in 17255 (Shade Gap, PA)

Solar Energy in 17255

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Solar Panels in 17255

Solar panels in 17255 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 17255

The total length of the day in 17255 (Shade Gap, PA) today (December 10, 2025) will be 9 hours and 26 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 17255 (Shade Gap, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 17255

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Solar Energy Analysis for 17255

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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 17255

Solar Radiation Data in 17255

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 17255

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Solar Power Comparison: 17255 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 17255

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Solar Power: 17255 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 17255 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 17255

Sunrise / Sunset in 17255

Sunrise/Sunset for December 10, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:21 am
- Sunset: 4:47 pm
- Length of Day: 9:26

Best Months for Solar in 17255

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Solar Panel Installs in 17255

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Solar Power Output in 17255

The Power of Solar in 17255

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 17255. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 17255. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 17255

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Weather Forecast for 17255 ^[5]

Wed Dec 10

40°F

Light Rain
Min: 29°F
Max: 41°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Dec 11

27°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 20°F
Max: 30°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 52%
Cloud cover: 32%

Fri Dec 12

29°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 22°F
Max: 31°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Dec 13

32°F

Light Snow
Min: 21°F
Max: 33°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 82%

Sun Dec 14

23°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 15°F
Max: 23°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Dec 15

24°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 15°F
Max: 24°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 50%

More about 17255

About 17255

The ZIP code 17255 is associated with the city of Shade Gap in Huntingdon County in Pennsylvania.

17255 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 17255, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.