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Solar Power in 87401 (Farmington, NM)

Solar Energy in 87401

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Solar Panels in 87401

Solar panels in 87401 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87401

The total length of the day in 87401 (Farmington, NM) today (April 19, 2025) will be 13 hours and 21 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 87401 (Farmington, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87401

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Solar Energy Analysis for 87401

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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 87401

Solar Radiation Data in 87401

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 87401

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Solar Power Comparison: 87401 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87401

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Solar Power: 87401 vs. the U.S.

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Solar Data & Statistics for 87401

Sunrise / Sunset in 87401

Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:31 am
- Sunset: 7:52 pm
- Length of Day: 13:21

Best Months for Solar in 87401

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Solar Panel Installs in 87401

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Solar Power Output in 87401

The Power of Solar in 87401

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87401. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87401. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 87401

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Weather Forecast for 87401 ^[5]

Sat Apr 19

44°F

Light Rain
Min: 37°F
Max: 48°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 65%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Apr 20

57°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 62°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Apr 21

66°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 80%

Tue Apr 22

67°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 71°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 1%

Wed Apr 23

68°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 73°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 73%

Thu Apr 24

69°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 73°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 15%
Cloud cover: 34%

More about 87401

About 87401

The ZIP code 87401 is associated with the city of Farmington in San Juan County in New Mexico.

87401 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87401, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.