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Solar Power in 87036 (Mountainair, NM)

Solar Energy in 87036

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Solar Panels in 87036

Solar panels in 87036 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87036

The total length of the day in 87036 (Mountainair, NM) today (April 28, 2025) will be 13 hours and 32 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 87036 (Mountainair, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87036

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Solar Energy Analysis for 87036

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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 87036

Solar Radiation Data in 87036

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 87036

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Solar Power Comparison: 87036 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87036

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Solar Power: 87036 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 87036 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 87036

Sunrise / Sunset in 87036

Sunrise/Sunset for April 28, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:16 am
- Sunset: 7:48 pm
- Length of Day: 13:32

Best Months for Solar in 87036

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Solar Panel Installs in 87036

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Solar Power Output in 87036

The Power of Solar in 87036

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87036. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87036. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 87036

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Weather Forecast for 87036 ^[5]

Mon Apr 28

60°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 66°F

Strong breeze: 26 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 16%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Apr 29

63°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 65°F

Strong breeze: 25 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Apr 30

61°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 67°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu May 1

64°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 69°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 77%

Fri May 2

48°F

Light Rain
Min: 45°F
Max: 53°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps ENE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 82%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat May 3

63°F

Few Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 68°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 12%

More about 87036

About 87036

The ZIP code 87036 is associated with the city of Mountainair in Torrance County in New Mexico.

87036 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87036, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.