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Solar Power in 85740 (Tucson, AZ)

Solar Energy in 85740

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Solar Panels in 85740

Solar panels in 85740 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 85740

The total length of the day in 85740 (Tucson, AZ) today (November 09, 2026) will be 10 hours and 40 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 85740 (Tucson, AZ)

Solar Energy Data for 85740

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Solar Energy Analysis for 85740

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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 85740

Solar Radiation Data in 85740

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 85740

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Solar Power Comparison: 85740 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 85740

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Solar Power: 85740 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 85740 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 85740

Sunrise / Sunset in 85740

Sunrise/Sunset for November 09, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:47 am
- Sunset: 5:27 pm
- Length of Day: 10:40

Best Months for Solar in 85740

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Solar Panel Installs in 85740

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Solar Power Output in 85740

The Power of Solar in 85740

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 85740. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 85740. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 85740

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Weather Forecast for 85740 ^[5]

Mon Nov 9

75°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 77°F

Light breeze: 6 mps ENE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Nov 10

78°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 80°F

Light breeze: 4 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Nov 11

77°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 60°F
Max: 80°F

Light breeze: 4 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Nov 12

77°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 79°F

Light breeze: 7 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Nov 13

74°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 77°F

Light breeze: 4 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 30%

Sat Nov 14

65°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 69°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 97%

More about 85740

About 85740

The ZIP code 85740 is associated with the city of Tucson in Pima County in Arizona.

85740 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 85740, or for more solar-related resources for AZ, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.