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Solar Power in 19601 (Reading, PA)

Solar Energy in 19601

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 19601 with an average of 5.86 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 19601

Solar panels in 19601 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 19601

The total length of the day in 19601 (Reading, PA) today (August 17, 2025) will be 13 hours and 44 minutes. [More]

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19601 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 19601 (Reading, PA)

Solar Energy Data for 19601

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 19601.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 19601

Solar Radiation Data in 19601

Based on historical 19601 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 19601. [1]

The region associated with 19601 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.94 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 19601 that are always titled at the latitude of Reading (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.6 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.94 kWh/m2/day and approximately 21% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.8 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 19601

Solar Radiation Data in 19601

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 19601.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 19601

Solar Radiation Data in 19601

The region associated with 19601 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 19601 is July with an average of 5.86 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 5.67 kWh/m2/day and April at 5.52 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 19601 are December with an average of 3.04 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.61 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 19601 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 19601

The average monthly solar radiation level in 19601, of 4.77 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 21% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 28% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 19601 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 19601 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 19601

Sunrise / Sunset in 19601

  • Sunrise/Sunset for August 17, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:15 am
    • Sunset: 7:59 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:44
Solar Energy Statistics for 19601

Best Months for Solar in 19601

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.86 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.62 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.03 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 19601

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 19601 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 19601

The Power of Solar in 19601

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 19601. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 19601. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 19601

Solar Radiation Data in 19601

19601 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5271.3 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 19601 is July with an average of 525.49 kWhac, followed by August at 509.63 kWhac and April at 502.37 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 19601 are December with an average of 303.56 kWhac, followed by November with an average of 342.22 kWhac and January at 363.1 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 19601 [5]

Sun Aug 17
88°F
Light Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 88°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 62%
Mon Aug 18
69°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 66°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 98%
Tue Aug 19
71°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 72°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 100%
Wed Aug 20
69°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 74°F
Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 74%
Cloud cover: 100%
Thu Aug 21
81°F
Light Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 81°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 26%
Fri Aug 22
79°F
Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 70%
Cloud cover: 66%

More about 19601

About 19601

The ZIP code 19601 is associated with the city of Reading in Berks County in Pennsylvania.

19601 Solar Power

19601 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 19601, or for more solar-related resources for PA, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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