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Solar Power in 87018 (Counselor, NM)

Solar Energy in 87018

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Solar Panels in 87018

Solar panels in 87018 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87018

The total length of the day in 87018 (Counselor, NM) today (April 16, 2025) will be 13 hours and 14 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 87018 (Counselor, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87018

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Solar Energy Analysis for 87018

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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 87018

Solar Radiation Data in 87018

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 87018

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Solar Power Comparison: 87018 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87018

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Solar Power: 87018 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 87018 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 87018

Sunrise / Sunset in 87018

Sunrise/Sunset for April 16, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:32 am
- Sunset: 7:46 pm
- Length of Day: 13:14

Best Months for Solar in 87018

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Solar Panel Installs in 87018

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Solar Power Output in 87018

The Power of Solar in 87018

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87018. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87018. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 87018

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Weather Forecast for 87018 ^[5]

Wed Apr 16

70°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 76°F

Fresh Breeze: 24 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 70%

Thu Apr 17

59°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 46°F
Max: 62°F

High wind, near gale: 32 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 14%
Cloud cover: 97%

Fri Apr 18

47°F

Rain And Snow
Min: 37°F
Max: 50°F

High wind, near gale: 32 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Apr 19

43°F

Light Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 47°F

Strong breeze: 24 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 77%

Sun Apr 20

53°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 60°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Apr 21

62°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 66°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 14%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about 87018

About 87018

The ZIP code 87018 is associated with the city of Counselor in Sandoval County in New Mexico.

87018 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87018, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.