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Solar Energy in Lewistown, PA

Solar Energy in Lewistown

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in Lewistown with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Lewistown

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Lewistown

The total length of the day in Lewistown, PA today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

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Lewistown, PA Solar Energy

Solar Power in Lewistown, PA

Solar Energy Data in Lewistown, PA

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

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


Solar Energy Analysis for Lewistown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Lewistown

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

Lewistown has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 3.85 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 4% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 3.71 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Lewistown that are always titled at the latitude of Lewistown (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.46 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 3.85 kWh/m2/day and approximately 20% greater than the average monthly DNI of 3.71 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 Lewistown

Solar Radiation Data in Lewistown, PA

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

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for Lewistown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Lewistown

Lewistown, PA has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Lewistown is July with an average of 5.75 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 5.54 kWh/m2/day and August at 5.51 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Lewistown (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 2.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.12 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.5 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Lewistown

The average monthly solar radiation level in Lewistown, PA, of 4.61 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 17% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 30% 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: Lewistown vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Lewistown

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:59 am
    • Sunset: 7:31 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:32
Solar Energy Statistics for Lewistown

Best Months for Solar in Lewistown

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (5.75 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (4.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (5.86 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Lewistown

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Solar Power Output in Lewistown

The Power of Solar in Lewistown, PA

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

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

Solar Output Analysis for Lewistown, PA

Solar Radiation Data in Lewistown

Lewistown (PA) has a average annual solar AC output value of 5111.88 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Lewistown is July with an average of 520.73 kWhac, followed by May at 498.11 kWhac and August at 497.97 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Lewistown (Pennsylvania) are December with an average of 291.86 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 316.38 kWhac and November at 332.18 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Lewistown

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Lewistown Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Lewistown, PA [5]

Thu Mar 28
47°F
Scattered Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 40%
Fri Mar 29
49°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 53°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Mar 30
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 50°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
62°F
Light Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 62°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 88%
Mon Apr 1
43°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 46°F
Light breeze: 4 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 90%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Apr 2
47°F
Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 48°F
Light breeze: 5 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about Lewistown

About Lewistown

The borough of Lewistown, PA in Mifflin County has an approximate population of 8,338. [6]

Lewistown Solar Power

Lewistown, PA Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Lewistown, PA, or for more solar-related resources for Lewistown, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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