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Solar Power in 87061 (Torreon, NM)

Solar Energy in 87061

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Solar Panels in 87061

Solar panels in 87061 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87061

The total length of the day in 87061 (Torreon, NM) today (April 28, 2025) will be 13 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 87061 (Torreon, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87061

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Solar Energy Analysis for 87061

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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 87061

Solar Radiation Data in 87061

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 87061

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Solar Power Comparison: 87061 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87061

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Solar Power: 87061 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 87061 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 87061

Sunrise / Sunset in 87061

Sunrise/Sunset for April 28, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:16 am
- Sunset: 7:49 pm
- Length of Day: 13:33

Best Months for Solar in 87061

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Solar Panel Installs in 87061

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Solar Power Output in 87061

The Power of Solar in 87061

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87061. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87061. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 87061

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Weather Forecast for 87061 ^[5]

Mon Apr 28

59°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 64°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 16%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Apr 29

60°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 63°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 16%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Apr 30

60°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 66°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu May 1

62°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 47°F
Max: 66°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 84%

Fri May 2

47°F

Light Rain
Min: 44°F
Max: 52°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 79%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat May 3

61°F

Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 66°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 42%

More about 87061

About 87061

The ZIP code 87061 is associated with the city of Torreon in Torrance County in New Mexico.

87061 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87061, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.