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Solar Power in 87315 (Fence Lake, NM)

Solar Energy in 87315

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in 87315 with an average of 7.21 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 87315

Solar panels in 87315 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87315

The total length of the day in 87315 (Fence Lake, NM) today (December 21, 2024) will be 9 hours and 52 minutes. [More]

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Solar Energy in 87315 (Fence Lake, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87315

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 87315.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 87315

Solar Radiation Data in 87315

Based on historical 87315 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 87315. [1]

The region associated with 87315 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.45 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 27% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 87315 that are always titled at the latitude of Fence Lake (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.36 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.45 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.46 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 87315

Solar Radiation Data in 87315

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 87315.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 87315

Solar Radiation Data in 87315

The region associated with 87315 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 87315 is April with an average of 7.21 kWh/m2/day, followed by May at 7.05 kWh/m2/day and March at 6.96 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 87315 are December with an average of 5.23 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.53 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.99 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 87315 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87315

The average monthly solar radiation level in 87315, of 6.44 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 64% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 3% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 87315 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 87315 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 87315

Sunrise / Sunset in 87315

  • Sunrise/Sunset for December 21, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:17 am
    • Sunset: 5:09 pm
    • Length of Day: 9:52
Solar Energy Statistics for 87315

Best Months for Solar in 87315

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (7.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (7.26 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (9.48 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 87315

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 87315 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 87315

The Power of Solar in 87315

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87315. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87315. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 87315

Solar Radiation Data in 87315

87315 has a average annual solar AC output value of 7245.45 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 87315 is April with an average of 674.32 kWhac, followed by May at 671.92 kWhac and March at 667.36 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 87315 are December with an average of 526.4 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 545.43 kWhac and January at 547.32 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 87315 [5]

Sat Dec 21
53°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 37°F
Max: 57°F
Light breeze: 6 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Dec 22
54°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 56°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 14%
Cloud cover: 7%
Mon Dec 23
51°F
Few Clouds
Min: 39°F
Max: 52°F
Moderate breeze: 13 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 11%
Tue Dec 24
51°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 36°F
Max: 55°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 91%
Wed Dec 25
39°F
Light Snow
Min: 30°F
Max: 41°F
High wind, near gale: 32 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 40%
Thu Dec 26
37°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 43°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 2%

More about 87315

About 87315

The ZIP code 87315 is associated with the city of Fence Lake in Cibola County in New Mexico.

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87315 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87315, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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