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Solar Power in 85742 (Tucson, AZ)

Solar Energy in 85742

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Solar Panels in 85742

Solar panels in 85742 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 85742

The total length of the day in 85742 (Tucson, AZ) today (March 13, 2025) will be 11 hours and 58 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 85742 (Tucson, AZ)

Solar Energy Data for 85742

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Solar Energy Analysis for 85742

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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 85742

Solar Radiation Data in 85742

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 85742

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Solar Power Comparison: 85742 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 85742

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Solar Power: 85742 vs. the U.S.

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Solar Data & Statistics for 85742

Sunrise / Sunset in 85742

Sunrise/Sunset for March 13, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:34 am
- Sunset: 6:32 pm
- Length of Day: 11:58

Best Months for Solar in 85742

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Solar Panel Installs in 85742

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Solar Power Output in 85742

The Power of Solar in 85742

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 85742. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 85742. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 85742

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Weather Forecast for 85742 ^[5]

Thu Mar 13

66°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 67°F

Strong breeze: 30 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 39%

Fri Mar 14

47°F

Light Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 50°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 54%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Mar 15

55°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 43°F
Max: 58°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 1%

Sun Mar 16

63°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 73°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 2%

Mon Mar 17

73°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 81°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Mar 18

59°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 63°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 4%

More about 85742

About 85742

The ZIP code 85742 is associated with the city of Tucson in Pima County in Arizona.

85742 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 85742, or for more solar-related resources for AZ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.