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Solar Power in 85280 (Tempe, AZ)

Solar Energy in 85280

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Solar Panels in 85280

Solar panels in 85280 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 85280

The total length of the day in 85280 (Tempe, AZ) today (March 13, 2025) will be 11 hours and 57 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 85280 (Tempe, AZ)

Solar Energy Data for 85280

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Solar Energy Analysis for 85280

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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 85280

Solar Radiation Data in 85280

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 85280

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Solar Power Comparison: 85280 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 85280

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Solar Power: 85280 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 85280 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 85280

Sunrise / Sunset in 85280

Sunrise/Sunset for March 13, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:38 am
- Sunset: 6:35 pm
- Length of Day: 11:57

Best Months for Solar in 85280

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Solar Panel Installs in 85280

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Solar Power Output in 85280

The Power of Solar in 85280

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 85280. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 85280. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 85280

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Weather Forecast for 85280 ^[5]

Thu Mar 13

70°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 49°F
Max: 71°F

Strong breeze: 30 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 47%

Fri Mar 14

52°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 53°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Mar 15

58°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 47°F
Max: 64°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 2%

Sun Mar 16

65°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 71°F

Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 3%

Mon Mar 17

70°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 77°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Mar 18

63°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 69°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 85280

About 85280

The ZIP code 85280 is associated with the city of Tempe in Maricopa County in Arizona.

85280 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 85280, or for more solar-related resources for AZ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.