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Solar Power in 85012 (Phoenix, AZ)

Solar Energy in 85012

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Solar Panels in 85012

Solar panels in 85012 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 85012

The total length of the day in 85012 (Phoenix, AZ) today (March 18, 2025) will be 12 hours and 7 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 85012 (Phoenix, AZ)

Solar Energy Data for 85012

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Solar Energy Analysis for 85012

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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 85012

Solar Radiation Data in 85012

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 85012

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Solar Power Comparison: 85012 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 85012

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Solar Power: 85012 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 85012 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 85012

Sunrise / Sunset in 85012

Sunrise/Sunset for March 18, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:32 am
- Sunset: 6:39 pm
- Length of Day: 12:7

Best Months for Solar in 85012

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Solar Panel Installs in 85012

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Solar Power Output in 85012

The Power of Solar in 85012

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 85012. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 85012. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 85012

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Weather Forecast for 85012 ^[5]

Tue Mar 18

65°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 70°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 4%

Wed Mar 19

65°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 70°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Mar 20

71°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 60°F
Max: 77°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 8%
Cloud cover: 3%

Fri Mar 21

74°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 63°F
Max: 79°F

Light breeze: 5 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 11%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Mar 22

76°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 68°F
Max: 83°F

Light breeze: 5 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 11%
Cloud cover: 27%

Sun Mar 23

77°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 70°F
Max: 84°F

Light breeze: 5 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 14%
Cloud cover: 7%

More about 85012

About 85012

The ZIP code 85012 is associated with the city of Phoenix in Maricopa County in Arizona.

85012 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 85012, or for more solar-related resources for AZ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.