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Solar Power in 85079 (Phoenix, AZ)

Solar Energy in 85079

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Solar Panels in 85079

Solar panels in 85079 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 85079

The total length of the day in 85079 (Phoenix, AZ) today (October 10, 2025) will be 11 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 85079 (Phoenix, AZ)

Solar Energy Data for 85079

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Solar Energy Analysis for 85079

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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 85079

Solar Radiation Data in 85079

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 85079

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Solar Power Comparison: 85079 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 85079

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Solar Power: 85079 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 85079 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 85079

Sunrise / Sunset in 85079

Sunrise/Sunset for October 10, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:28 am
- Sunset: 6:01 pm
- Length of Day: 11:33

Best Months for Solar in 85079

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Solar Panel Installs in 85079

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Solar Power Output in 85079

The Power of Solar in 85079

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 85079. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 85079. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 85079

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Weather Forecast for 85079 ^[5]

Fri Oct 10

86°F

Light Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 89°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Oct 11

85°F

Light Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 91°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 1%

Sun Oct 12

85°F

Light Rain
Min: 78°F
Max: 87°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 48%

Mon Oct 13

83°F

Light Rain
Min: 77°F
Max: 90°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 1%

Tue Oct 14

79°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 74°F
Max: 87°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Oct 15

73°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 69°F
Max: 78°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 85079

About 85079

The ZIP code 85079 is associated with the city of Phoenix in Maricopa County in Arizona.

85079 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 85079, or for more solar-related resources for AZ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.