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Solar Power in 85006 (Phoenix, AZ)

Solar Energy in 85006

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Solar Panels in 85006

Solar panels in 85006 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 85006

The total length of the day in 85006 (Phoenix, AZ) today (August 10, 2026) will be 13 hours and 34 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 85006 (Phoenix, AZ)

Solar Energy Data for 85006

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Solar Energy Analysis for 85006

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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 85006

Solar Radiation Data in 85006

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 85006

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Solar Power Comparison: 85006 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 85006

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Solar Power: 85006 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 85006 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 85006

Sunrise / Sunset in 85006

Sunrise/Sunset for August 10, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:46 am
- Sunset: 7:20 pm
- Length of Day: 13:34

Best Months for Solar in 85006

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Solar Panel Installs in 85006

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Solar Power Output in 85006

The Power of Solar in 85006

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 85006. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 85006. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 85006

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Weather Forecast for 85006 ^[5]

Mon Aug 10

103°F

Light Rain
Min: 81°F
Max: 105°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 6%

Tue Aug 11

103°F

Light Rain
Min: 82°F
Max: 107°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 6%

Wed Aug 12

92°F

Light Rain
Min: 86°F
Max: 100°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Aug 13

92°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 85°F
Max: 99°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Aug 14

95°F

Light Rain
Min: 90°F
Max: 100°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Aug 15

97°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 91°F
Max: 104°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 56%

More about 85006

About 85006

The ZIP code 85006 is associated with the city of Phoenix in Maricopa County in Arizona.

85006 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 85006, or for more solar-related resources for AZ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.