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Solar Power in 85086 (Phoenix, AZ)

Solar Energy in 85086

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Solar Panels in 85086

Solar panels in 85086 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 85086

The total length of the day in 85086 (Phoenix, AZ) today (January 02, 2025) will be 10 hours and 1 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 85086 (Phoenix, AZ)

Solar Energy Data for 85086

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Solar Energy Analysis for 85086

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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 85086

Solar Radiation Data in 85086

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 85086

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Solar Power Comparison: 85086 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 85086

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Solar Power: 85086 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 85086 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 85086

Sunrise / Sunset in 85086

Sunrise/Sunset for January 02, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:32 am
- Sunset: 5:33 pm
- Length of Day: 10:1

Best Months for Solar in 85086

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Solar Panel Installs in 85086

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Solar Power Output in 85086

The Power of Solar in 85086

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 85086. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 85086. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 85086

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Weather Forecast for 85086 ^[5]

Thu Jan 2

69°F

Few Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 72°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 10%
Cloud cover: 19%

Fri Jan 3

70°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 72°F

Light breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 14%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Jan 4

65°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 68°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 30%

Sun Jan 5

60°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 64°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 15%
Cloud cover: 44%

Mon Jan 6

60°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 64°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 14%
Cloud cover: 4%

Tue Jan 7

59°F

Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 63°F

Strong breeze: 24 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 30%

More about 85086

About 85086

The ZIP code 85086 is associated with the city of Phoenix in Maricopa County in Arizona.

85086 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 85086, or for more solar-related resources for AZ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.