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Solar Power in 87420 (Shiprock, NM)

Solar Energy in 87420

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Solar Panels in 87420

Solar panels in 87420 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87420

The total length of the day in 87420 (Shiprock, NM) today (February 27, 2025) will be 11 hours and 23 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 87420 (Shiprock, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87420

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Solar Energy Analysis for 87420

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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 87420

Solar Radiation Data in 87420

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 87420

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Solar Power Comparison: 87420 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87420

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Solar Power: 87420 vs. the U.S.

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Solar Data & Statistics for 87420

Sunrise / Sunset in 87420

Sunrise/Sunset for February 27, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:46 am
- Sunset: 6:09 pm
- Length of Day: 11:23

Best Months for Solar in 87420

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Solar Panel Installs in 87420

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Solar Power Output in 87420

The Power of Solar in 87420

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87420. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87420. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 87420

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Weather Forecast for 87420 ^[5]

Thu Feb 27

49°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 53°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Feb 28

52°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 38°F
Max: 56°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Mar 1

56°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 64°F

Fresh Breeze: 24 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 75%

Sun Mar 2

49°F

Few Clouds
Min: 38°F
Max: 59°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 21%

Mon Mar 3

49°F

Light Snow
Min: 38°F
Max: 49°F

Strong breeze: 29 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Mar 4

42°F

Light Snow
Min: 33°F
Max: 49°F

Strong breeze: 26 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 75%

More about 87420

About 87420

The ZIP code 87420 is associated with the city of Shiprock in San Juan County in New Mexico.

87420 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87420, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.