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Solar Power in 87578 (Truchas, NM)

Solar Energy in 87578

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Solar Panels in 87578

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Sunrise & Sunset in 87578

The total length of the day in 87578 (Truchas, NM) today (April 05, 2025) will be 12 hours and 48 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 87578 (Truchas, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87578

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Solar Energy Analysis for 87578

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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 87578

Solar Radiation Data in 87578

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 87578

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Solar Power Comparison: 87578 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87578

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Solar Power: 87578 vs. the U.S.

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Solar Data & Statistics for 87578

Sunrise / Sunset in 87578

Sunrise/Sunset for April 05, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:41 am
- Sunset: 7:29 pm
- Length of Day: 12:48

Best Months for Solar in 87578

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Solar Panel Installs in 87578

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Solar Power Output in 87578

The Power of Solar in 87578

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87578. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87578. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 87578

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Weather Forecast for 87578 ^[5]

Sat Apr 5

30°F

Snow
Min: 23°F
Max: 30°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 75%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Apr 6

39°F

Light Snow
Min: 19°F
Max: 45°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Snow
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 8%

Mon Apr 7

50°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 28°F
Max: 53°F

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

Tue Apr 8

56°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 60°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 66%

Wed Apr 9

61°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 65°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 7%

Thu Apr 10

58°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 40°F
Max: 62°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 87578

About 87578

The ZIP code 87578 is associated with the city of Truchas in Rio Arriba County in New Mexico.

87578 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87578, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.