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Solar Power in 85284 (Tempe, AZ)

Solar Energy in 85284

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in 85284 with an average of 7.33 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 85284

Solar panels in 85284 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 85284

The total length of the day in 85284 (Tempe, AZ) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 26 minutes. [More]

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85284 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 85284 (Tempe, AZ)

Solar Energy Data for 85284

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 85284.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 85284

Solar Radiation Data in 85284

Based on historical 85284 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 85284. [1]

The region associated with 85284 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 22% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.45 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 85284 that are always titled at the latitude of Tempe (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.7 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.8 kWh/m2/day and approximately 10% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.45 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 85284

Solar Radiation Data in 85284

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 85284.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 85284

Solar Radiation Data in 85284

The region associated with 85284 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.63 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 85284 is April with an average of 7.33 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 7.12 kWh/m2/day and March at 7.11 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 85284 are December with an average of 5.62 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.79 kWh/m2/day and November at 6.22 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 85284 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 85284

The average monthly solar radiation level in 85284, of 6.63 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 69% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 0% 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: 85284 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 85284 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 85284

Sunrise / Sunset in 85284

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:19 am
    • Sunset: 6:45 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:26
Solar Energy Statistics for 85284

Best Months for Solar in 85284

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (7.33 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (7.47 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (9.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.31 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 85284

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 85284 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 85284

The Power of Solar in 85284

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 85284. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 85284. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 85284

Solar Radiation Data in 85284

85284 has a average annual solar AC output value of 7107.85 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 85284 is March with an average of 660.54 kWhac, followed by April at 650.34 kWhac and May at 635.01 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 85284 are December with an average of 536.76 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 547.19 kWhac and February at 548.84 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 85284 [5]

Thu Mar 28
70°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 77°F
Light breeze: 6 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 85%
Fri Mar 29
74°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 62°F
Max: 79°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sat Mar 30
75°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 61°F
Max: 78°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Mar 31
48°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 59°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 81%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
57°F
Light Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 62°F
Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 58%
Cloud cover: 97%
Tue Apr 2
63°F
Few Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 12%

More about 85284

About 85284

The ZIP code 85284 is associated with the city of Tempe in Maricopa County in Arizona.

85284 Solar Power

85284 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 85284, or for more solar-related resources for AZ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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