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Solar Energy in Surprise, AZ

Solar Energy in Surprise

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Solar Panels in Surprise

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Surprise

The total length of the day in Surprise, AZ today (August 02, 2026) will be 13 hours and 48 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Surprise, AZ

Solar Energy Data in Surprise, AZ

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Solar Energy Analysis for Surprise, AZ

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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 Surprise

Solar Radiation Data in Surprise, AZ

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Surprise, AZ

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

Solar Power Levels in Surprise

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Solar Power: Surprise vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Surprise

Sunrise/Sunset for August 02, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:41 am
- Sunset: 7:29 pm
- Length of Day: 13:48

Best Months for Solar in Surprise

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Solar Panel Installs in Surprise

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Solar Power Output in Surprise

The Power of Solar in Surprise, AZ

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Surprise, AZ

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Cost of Utilities in Surprise

Surprise Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Surprise

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Surprise Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Surprise, AZ ^[5]

Sun Aug 2

109°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 92°F
Max: 113°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 70%

Mon Aug 3

107°F

Light Rain
Min: 83°F
Max: 112°F

Fresh Breeze: 24 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 59%

Tue Aug 4

101°F

Light Rain
Min: 90°F
Max: 110°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 45%

Wed Aug 5

99°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 92°F
Max: 108°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 95%

Thu Aug 6

99°F

Light Rain
Min: 91°F
Max: 109°F

Strong breeze: 26 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 35%

Fri Aug 7

96°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 87°F
Max: 107°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 74%

More about Surprise

About Surprise

The city of Surprise, AZ in Maricopa County has an approximate population of 117,517. ^[6]

Surprise, AZ Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Surprise, AZ, or for more solar-related resources for Surprise, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.