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Solar Power in 87545 (Los Alamos, NM)

Solar Energy in 87545

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Solar Panels in 87545

Solar panels in 87545 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87545

The total length of the day in 87545 (Los Alamos, NM) today (April 16, 2025) will be 13 hours and 12 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 87545 (Los Alamos, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87545

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Solar Energy Analysis for 87545

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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 87545

Solar Radiation Data in 87545

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 87545

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Solar Power Comparison: 87545 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87545

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Solar Power: 87545 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 87545 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 87545

Sunrise / Sunset in 87545

Sunrise/Sunset for April 16, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:28 am
- Sunset: 7:40 pm
- Length of Day: 13:12

Best Months for Solar in 87545

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Solar Panel Installs in 87545

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Solar Power Output in 87545

The Power of Solar in 87545

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87545. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87545. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 87545

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Weather Forecast for 87545 ^[5]

Wed Apr 16

71°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 76°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 3%

Thu Apr 17

64°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 45°F
Max: 67°F

High wind, near gale: 32 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 10%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Apr 18

51°F

Light Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 54°F

Strong breeze: 26 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Apr 19

45°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 29°F
Max: 50°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 51%

Sun Apr 20

54°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 33°F
Max: 64°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Apr 21

64°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 67°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 4%

More about 87545

About 87545

The ZIP code 87545 is associated with the city of Los Alamos in Los Alamos County in New Mexico.

87545 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87545, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.