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Solar Power in 85138 (Maricopa, AZ)

Solar Energy in 85138

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in 85138 with an average of 7.42 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 85138

Solar panels in 85138 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 85138

The total length of the day in 85138 (Maricopa, AZ) today (March 18, 2024) will be 12 hours and 6 minutes. [More]

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85138 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 85138 (Maricopa, AZ)

Solar Energy Data for 85138

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 85138.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 85138

Solar Radiation Data in 85138

Based on historical 85138 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 85138. [1]

The region associated with 85138 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.81 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 24% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 85138 that are always titled at the latitude of Maricopa (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.72 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.81 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.63 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 85138

Solar Radiation Data in 85138

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 85138.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 85138

Solar Radiation Data in 85138

The region associated with 85138 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 85138 is April with an average of 7.42 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 7.16 kWh/m2/day and September at 7.12 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 85138 are December with an average of 5.72 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.92 kWh/m2/day and July at 6.4 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 85138 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 85138

The average monthly solar radiation level in 85138, of 6.69 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 70% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 1% greater than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 85138 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 85138 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 85138

Sunrise / Sunset in 85138

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:32 am
    • Sunset: 6:38 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:6
Solar Energy Statistics for 85138

Best Months for Solar in 85138

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (7.42 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (7.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (9.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.27 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 85138

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 85138 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 85138

The Power of Solar in 85138

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 85138. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 85138. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 85138

Solar Radiation Data in 85138

85138 has a average annual solar AC output value of 7137.04 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 85138 is April with an average of 653.36 kWhac, followed by March at 640.09 kWhac and October at 631.85 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 85138 are December with an average of 547.92 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 554.02 kWhac and January at 557.82 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 85138 [5]

Mon Mar 18
67°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Mar 19
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 54°F
Max: 72°F
Light breeze: 6 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Mar 20
72°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 76°F
Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 6%
Thu Mar 21
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 60°F
Max: 79°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 4%
Fri Mar 22
76°F
Few Clouds
Min: 62°F
Max: 81°F
Light breeze: 7 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 19%
Sat Mar 23
77°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 66°F
Max: 83°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 85138

About 85138

The ZIP code 85138 is associated with the city of Maricopa in Pinal County in Arizona.

85138 Solar Power

85138 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 85138, or for more solar-related resources for AZ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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