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Solar Power in 85726 (Tucson, AZ)

Solar Energy in 85726

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in 85726 with an average of 7.3 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 85726

Solar panels in 85726 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 85726

The total length of the day in 85726 (Tucson, AZ) today (March 18, 2024) will be 12 hours and 6 minutes. [More]

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85726 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 85726 (Tucson, AZ)

Solar Energy Data for 85726

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 85726.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 85726

Solar Radiation Data in 85726

Based on historical 85726 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 85726. [1]

The region associated with 85726 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.8 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 24% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.62 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 85726 that are always titled at the latitude of Tucson (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.68 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.8 kWh/m2/day and approximately 12% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.62 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 85726

Solar Radiation Data in 85726

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 85726.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 85726

Solar Radiation Data in 85726

The region associated with 85726 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.62 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 85726 is April with an average of 7.3 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 7.15 kWh/m2/day and March at 7.14 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 85726 are December with an average of 5.85 kWh/m2/day, followed by July with an average of 5.94 kWh/m2/day and January at 6 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 85726 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 85726

The average monthly solar radiation level in 85726, of 6.62 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% 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: 85726 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 85726 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 85726

Sunrise / Sunset in 85726

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 18, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:28 am
    • Sunset: 6:34 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:6
Solar Energy Statistics for 85726

Best Months for Solar in 85726

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (7.3 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (7.58 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (9.45 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.22 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 85726

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 85726 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 85726

The Power of Solar in 85726

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 85726. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 85726. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 85726

Solar Radiation Data in 85726

85726 has a average annual solar AC output value of 7222.86 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 85726 is March with an average of 669.4 kWhac, followed by April at 657.31 kWhac and October at 646.79 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 85726 are July with an average of 537.18 kWhac, followed by December with an average of 566 kWhac and August at 567.02 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 85726 [5]

Mon Mar 18
69°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 73°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 100%
Tue Mar 19
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 70°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 1%
Wed Mar 20
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 57°F
Max: 71°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 1%
Thu Mar 21
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 59°F
Max: 74°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 2%
Fri Mar 22
71°F
Few Clouds
Min: 61°F
Max: 77°F
Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 22%
Sat Mar 23
74°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 80°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 99%

More about 85726

About 85726

The ZIP code 85726 is associated with the city of Tucson in Pima County in Arizona.

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85726 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 85726, or for more solar-related resources for AZ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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