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Solar Power in 87935 (Elephant Butte, NM)

Solar Energy in 87935

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Solar Panels in 87935

Solar panels in 87935 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87935

The total length of the day in 87935 (Elephant Butte, NM) today (May 01, 2025) will be 13 hours and 33 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 87935 (Elephant Butte, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87935

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Solar Energy Analysis for 87935

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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 87935

Solar Radiation Data in 87935

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 87935

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Solar Power Comparison: 87935 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87935

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Solar Power: 87935 vs. the U.S.

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Solar Data & Statistics for 87935

Sunrise / Sunset in 87935

Sunrise/Sunset for May 01, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:19 am
- Sunset: 7:52 pm
- Length of Day: 13:33

Best Months for Solar in 87935

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Solar Panel Installs in 87935

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Solar Power Output in 87935

The Power of Solar in 87935

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87935. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87935. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 87935

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Weather Forecast for 87935 ^[5]

Thu May 1

75°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 80°F

Strong breeze: 27 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 12%
Cloud cover: 2%

Fri May 2

76°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 80°F

Strong breeze: 27 mps NNE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 1%

Sat May 3

72°F

Light Rain
Min: 48°F
Max: 76°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun May 4

72°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 77°F

Strong breeze: 27 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 14%
Cloud cover: 44%

Mon May 5

65°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 69°F

Strong breeze: 27 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 15%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue May 6

64°F

Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 64°F

Strong breeze: 27 mps NW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 87935

About 87935

The ZIP code 87935 is associated with the city of Elephant Butte in Sierra County in New Mexico.

87935 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87935, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.