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Solar Power in 85042 (Phoenix, AZ)

Solar Energy in 85042

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Solar Panels in 85042

Solar panels in 85042 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 85042

The total length of the day in 85042 (Phoenix, AZ) today (August 24, 2026) will be 13 hours and 9 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 85042 (Phoenix, AZ)

Solar Energy Data for 85042

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Solar Energy Analysis for 85042

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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 85042

Solar Radiation Data in 85042

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 85042

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Solar Power Comparison: 85042 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 85042

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Solar Power: 85042 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 85042 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 85042

Sunrise / Sunset in 85042

Sunrise/Sunset for August 24, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:55 am
- Sunset: 7:04 pm
- Length of Day: 13:9

Best Months for Solar in 85042

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Solar Panel Installs in 85042

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Solar Power Output in 85042

The Power of Solar in 85042

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 85042. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 85042. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 85042

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Weather Forecast for 85042 ^[5]

Mon Aug 24

103°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 87°F
Max: 107°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 3%

Tue Aug 25

109°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 88°F
Max: 113°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 16%
Cloud cover: 3%

Wed Aug 26

108°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 97°F
Max: 114°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Aug 27

103°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 96°F
Max: 111°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 59%

Fri Aug 28

101°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 95°F
Max: 110°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 72%

Sat Aug 29

102°F

Light Rain
Min: 94°F
Max: 108°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 15%

More about 85042

About 85042

The ZIP code 85042 is associated with the city of Phoenix in Maricopa County in Arizona.

85042 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 85042, or for more solar-related resources for AZ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.