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Solar Power in 85257 (Scottsdale, AZ)

Solar Energy in 85257

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Solar Panels in 85257

Solar panels in 85257 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 85257

The total length of the day in 85257 (Scottsdale, AZ) today (September 25, 2026) will be 12 hours and 5 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 85257 (Scottsdale, AZ)

Solar Energy Data for 85257

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Solar Energy Analysis for 85257

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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 85257

Solar Radiation Data in 85257

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 85257

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Solar Power Comparison: 85257 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 85257

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Solar Power: 85257 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 85257 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 85257

Sunrise / Sunset in 85257

Sunrise/Sunset for September 25, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:16 am
- Sunset: 6:21 pm
- Length of Day: 12:5

Best Months for Solar in 85257

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Solar Panel Installs in 85257

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Solar Power Output in 85257

The Power of Solar in 85257

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 85257. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 85257. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 85257

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Weather Forecast for 85257 ^[5]

Fri Sep 25

88°F

Light Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 96°F

Light breeze: 5 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Sep 26

96°F

Few Clouds
Min: 78°F
Max: 100°F

Light breeze: 4 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 16%

Sun Sep 27

97°F

Light Rain
Min: 79°F
Max: 98°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 98%

Mon Sep 28

85°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 90°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 23%

Tue Sep 29

72°F

Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 76°F

Light breeze: 6 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Sep 30

70°F

Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 74°F

Light breeze: 5 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 85257

About 85257

The ZIP code 85257 is associated with the city of Scottsdale in Maricopa County in Arizona.

85257 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 85257, or for more solar-related resources for AZ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.