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Solar Power in 85040 (Phoenix, AZ)

Solar Energy in 85040

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Solar Panels in 85040

Solar panels in 85040 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 85040

The total length of the day in 85040 (Phoenix, AZ) today (June 09, 2026) will be 14 hours and 22 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 85040 (Phoenix, AZ)

Solar Energy Data for 85040

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Solar Energy Analysis for 85040

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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 85040

Solar Radiation Data in 85040

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 85040

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Solar Power Comparison: 85040 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 85040

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Solar Power: 85040 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 85040 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 85040

Sunrise / Sunset in 85040

Sunrise/Sunset for June 09, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:16 am
- Sunset: 7:38 pm
- Length of Day: 14:22

Best Months for Solar in 85040

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Solar Panel Installs in 85040

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Solar Power Output in 85040

The Power of Solar in 85040

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 85040. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 85040. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 85040

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Weather Forecast for 85040 ^[5]

Tue Jun 9

100°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 74°F
Max: 103°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 10%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Jun 10

102°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 75°F
Max: 105°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 6%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Jun 11

98°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 78°F
Max: 104°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 12%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Jun 12

100°F

Light Rain
Min: 86°F
Max: 106°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 89%

Sat Jun 13

89°F

Light Rain
Min: 86°F
Max: 99°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Jun 14

97°F

Light Rain
Min: 88°F
Max: 104°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 31%

More about 85040

About 85040

The ZIP code 85040 is associated with the city of Phoenix in Maricopa County in Arizona.

85040 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 85040, or for more solar-related resources for AZ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.