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Solar Power in 85648 (Rio Rico, AZ)

Solar Energy in 85648

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Solar Panels in 85648

Solar panels in 85648 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 85648

The total length of the day in 85648 (Rio Rico, AZ) today (May 28, 2025) will be 14 hours and 4 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 85648 (Rio Rico, AZ)

Solar Energy Data for 85648

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Solar Energy Analysis for 85648

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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 85648

Solar Radiation Data in 85648

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 85648

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Solar Power Comparison: 85648 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 85648

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Solar Power: 85648 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 85648 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 85648

Sunrise / Sunset in 85648

Sunrise/Sunset for May 28, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:19 am
- Sunset: 7:23 pm
- Length of Day: 14:4

Best Months for Solar in 85648

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Solar Panel Installs in 85648

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Solar Power Output in 85648

The Power of Solar in 85648

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 85648. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 85648. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 85648

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Weather Forecast for 85648 ^[5]

Wed May 28

88°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 88°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 7%
Cloud cover: 6%

Thu May 29

83°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 84°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 8%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri May 30

84°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 89°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 10%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat May 31

89°F

Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 93°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 4%

Sun Jun 1

71°F

Light Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 78°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 99%

Mon Jun 2

77°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 82°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 85648

About 85648

The ZIP code 85648 is associated with the city of Rio Rico in Santa Cruz County in Arizona.

85648 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 85648, or for more solar-related resources for AZ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.