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Solar Power in 87116 (Albuquerque, NM)

Solar Energy in 87116

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Solar Panels in 87116

Solar panels in 87116 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87116

The total length of the day in 87116 (Albuquerque, NM) today (October 16, 2025) will be 11 hours and 19 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 87116 (Albuquerque, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87116

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Solar Energy Analysis for 87116

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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 87116

Solar Radiation Data in 87116

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 87116

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Solar Power Comparison: 87116 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87116

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Solar Power: 87116 vs. the U.S.

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Solar Data & Statistics for 87116

Sunrise / Sunset in 87116

Sunrise/Sunset for October 16, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:12 am
- Sunset: 6:31 pm
- Length of Day: 11:19

Best Months for Solar in 87116

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Solar Panel Installs in 87116

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Solar Power Output in 87116

The Power of Solar in 87116

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87116. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87116. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 87116

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Weather Forecast for 87116 ^[5]

Thu Oct 16

68°F

Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 71°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Oct 17

63°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 66°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Oct 18

62°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 69°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Oct 19

65°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 70°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 62%

Mon Oct 20

66°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 55°F
Max: 74°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 48%

Tue Oct 21

66°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 69°F

Light breeze: 6 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 53%

More about 87116

About 87116

The ZIP code 87116 is associated with the city of Albuquerque in Bernalillo County in New Mexico.

87116 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87116, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.