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Solar Power in 87051 (San Rafael, NM)

Solar Energy in 87051

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Solar Panels in 87051

Solar panels in 87051 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87051

The total length of the day in 87051 (San Rafael, NM) today (March 09, 2025) will be 11 hours and 47 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 87051 (San Rafael, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87051

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Solar Energy Analysis for 87051

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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 87051

Solar Radiation Data in 87051

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 87051

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Solar Power Comparison: 87051 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87051

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Solar Power: 87051 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 87051 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 87051

Sunrise / Sunset in 87051

Sunrise/Sunset for March 09, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:28 am
- Sunset: 7:15 pm
- Length of Day: 11:47

Best Months for Solar in 87051

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Solar Panel Installs in 87051

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Solar Power Output in 87051

The Power of Solar in 87051

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87051. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87051. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 87051

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Weather Forecast for 87051 ^[5]

Sun Mar 9

41°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 29°F
Max: 54°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 42%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Mar 10

58°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 35°F
Max: 62°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Mar 11

55°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 58°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 16%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Mar 12

43°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 51°F

Fresh Breeze: 24 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 79%

Thu Mar 13

52°F

Light Rain
Min: 32°F
Max: 57°F

Strong breeze: 30 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 8%

Fri Mar 14

30°F

Snow
Min: 21°F
Max: 34°F

High wind, near gale: 37 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 33%

More about 87051

About 87051

The ZIP code 87051 is associated with the city of San Rafael in Cibola County in New Mexico.

87051 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87051, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.