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Solar Power in 85046 (Phoenix, AZ)

Solar Energy in 85046

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Solar Panels in 85046

Solar panels in 85046 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 85046

The total length of the day in 85046 (Phoenix, AZ) today (July 11, 2026) will be 14 hours and 15 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 85046 (Phoenix, AZ)

Solar Energy Data for 85046

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Solar Energy Analysis for 85046

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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 85046

Solar Radiation Data in 85046

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 85046

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Solar Power Comparison: 85046 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 85046

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Solar Power: 85046 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 85046 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 85046

Sunrise / Sunset in 85046

Sunrise/Sunset for July 11, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:26 am
- Sunset: 7:41 pm
- Length of Day: 14:15

Best Months for Solar in 85046

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Solar Panel Installs in 85046

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Solar Power Output in 85046

The Power of Solar in 85046

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 85046. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 85046. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 85046

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Weather Forecast for 85046 ^[5]

Sat Jul 11

105°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 88°F
Max: 108°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 10%

Sun Jul 12

104°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 82°F
Max: 108°F

Strong breeze: 26 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 34%

Mon Jul 13

97°F

Light Rain
Min: 84°F
Max: 104°F

Strong breeze: 29 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Jul 14

96°F

Light Rain
Min: 86°F
Max: 105°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 56%

Wed Jul 15

97°F

Light Rain
Min: 87°F
Max: 103°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 72%

Thu Jul 16

94°F

Light Rain
Min: 85°F
Max: 99°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps N
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 86%

More about 85046

About 85046

The ZIP code 85046 is associated with the city of Phoenix in Maricopa County in Arizona.

85046 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 85046, or for more solar-related resources for AZ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.