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Solar Power in 85262 (Scottsdale, AZ)

Solar Energy in 85262

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in 85262 with an average of 7.3 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 85262

Solar panels in 85262 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 85262

The total length of the day in 85262 (Scottsdale, AZ) today (March 19, 2024) will be 12 hours and 8 minutes. [More]

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85262 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 85262 (Scottsdale, AZ)

Solar Energy Data for 85262

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 85262.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 85262

Solar Radiation Data in 85262

Based on historical 85262 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 85262. [1]

The region associated with 85262 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 25% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 85262 that are always titled at the latitude of Scottsdale (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.67 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.76 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.63 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 85262

Solar Radiation Data in 85262

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 85262.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 85262

Solar Radiation Data in 85262

The region associated with 85262 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 85262 is April with an average of 7.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 7.2 kWh/m2/day and September at 7.07 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 85262 are December with an average of 5.41 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.73 kWh/m2/day and November at 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 85262 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 85262

The average monthly solar radiation level in 85262, of 6.57 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 67% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 1% 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: 85262 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 85262 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 85262

Sunrise / Sunset in 85262

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:30 am
    • Sunset: 6:38 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:8
Solar Energy Statistics for 85262

Best Months for Solar in 85262

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (7.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (7.46 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (9.85 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.45 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 85262

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 85262 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 85262

The Power of Solar in 85262

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 85262. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 85262. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 85262

Solar Radiation Data in 85262

85262 has a average annual solar AC output value of 7166.01 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 85262 is May with an average of 659.24 kWhac, followed by April at 659 kWhac and March at 653.87 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 85262 are December with an average of 523.26 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 535.79 kWhac and January at 545.06 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 85262 [5]

Tue Mar 19
63°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 66°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 67%
Wed Mar 20
65°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 69°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 8%
Thu Mar 21
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 73°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 22
70°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 57°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 69%
Sat Mar 23
69°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 24
49°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 61°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 85262

About 85262

The ZIP code 85262 is associated with the city of Scottsdale in Maricopa County in Arizona.

85262 Solar Power

85262 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 85262, or for more solar-related resources for AZ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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