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Solar Power in 85602 (Benson, AZ)

Solar Energy in 85602

The month of March has the highest historical solar radition values in 85602 with an average of 7.31 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 85602

Solar panels in 85602 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 85602

The total length of the day in 85602 (Benson, AZ) today (October 14, 2024) will be 11 hours and 27 minutes. [More]

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85602 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 85602 (Benson, AZ)

Solar Energy Data for 85602

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 85602.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 85602

Solar Radiation Data in 85602

Based on historical 85602 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 85602. [1]

The region associated with 85602 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.79 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 25% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.68 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 85602 that are always titled at the latitude of Benson (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.68 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.79 kWh/m2/day and approximately 13% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.68 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 85602

Solar Radiation Data in 85602

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 85602.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 85602

Solar Radiation Data in 85602

The region associated with 85602 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 85602 is March with an average of 7.31 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 7.31 kWh/m2/day and May at 7.13 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 85602 are July with an average of 5.83 kWh/m2/day, followed by December with an average of 5.94 kWh/m2/day and August at 6.06 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 85602 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 85602

The average monthly solar radiation level in 85602, of 6.6 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 68% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 0% less 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: 85602 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 85602 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 85602

Sunrise / Sunset in 85602

  • Sunrise/Sunset for October 14, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:23 am
    • Sunset: 5:50 pm
    • Length of Day: 11:27
Solar Energy Statistics for 85602

Best Months for Solar in 85602

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation March (7.31 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (7.7 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: May (9.29 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: May (8.09 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 85602

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 85602 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 85602

The Power of Solar in 85602

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 85602. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 85602. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 85602

Solar Radiation Data in 85602

85602 has a average annual solar AC output value of 7292.66 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 85602 is March with an average of 700.41 kWhac, followed by April at 663.17 kWhac and May at 659.29 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 85602 are July with an average of 533.42 kWhac, followed by August with an average of 548.5 kWhac and February at 578.36 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 85602 [5]

Mon Oct 14
88°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 64°F
Max: 90°F
Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 1%
Tue Oct 15
82°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 85°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 9%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Oct 16
84°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 85°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 2%
Thu Oct 17
80°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 82°F
Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 2%
Fri Oct 18
74°F
Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 75°F
High wind, near gale: 34 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Oct 19
61°F
Few Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 67°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 22%

More about 85602

About 85602

The ZIP code 85602 is associated with the city of Benson in Cochise County in Arizona.

85602 Solar Power

85602 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 85602, or for more solar-related resources for AZ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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