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Solar Power in 87008 (Cedar Crest, NM)

Solar Energy in 87008

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Solar Panels in 87008

Solar panels in 87008 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87008

The total length of the day in 87008 (Cedar Crest, NM) today (April 19, 2025) will be 13 hours and 16 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 87008 (Cedar Crest, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87008

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Solar Energy Analysis for 87008

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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 87008

Solar Radiation Data in 87008

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 87008

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Solar Power Comparison: 87008 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87008

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Solar Power: 87008 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 87008 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 87008

Sunrise / Sunset in 87008

Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:26 am
- Sunset: 7:42 pm
- Length of Day: 13:16

Best Months for Solar in 87008

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Solar Panel Installs in 87008

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Solar Power Output in 87008

The Power of Solar in 87008

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87008. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87008. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 87008

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Weather Forecast for 87008 ^[5]

Sat Apr 19

39°F

Rain And Snow
Min: 32°F
Max: 42°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 94%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Apr 20

51°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 58°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Apr 21

62°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 65°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Apr 22

66°F

Few Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 69°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 15%
Cloud cover: 23%

Wed Apr 23

66°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 69°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 47%

Thu Apr 24

65°F

Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 69°F

Strong breeze: 25 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 28%

More about 87008

About 87008

The ZIP code 87008 is associated with the city of Cedar Crest in Bernalillo County in New Mexico.

87008 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87008, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.