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Solar Power in 88003 (Las Cruces, NM)

Solar Energy in 88003

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in 88003 with an average of 7.33 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 88003

Solar panels in 88003 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 88003

The total length of the day in 88003 (Las Cruces, NM) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 25 minutes. [More]

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88003 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 88003 (Las Cruces, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 88003

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 88003.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 88003

Solar Radiation Data in 88003

Based on historical 88003 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 88003. [1]

The region associated with 88003 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.76 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 20% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 88003 that are always titled at the latitude of Las Cruces (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.64 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.76 kWh/m2/day and approximately 8% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.24 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 88003

Solar Radiation Data in 88003

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 88003.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 88003

Solar Radiation Data in 88003

The region associated with 88003 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 88003 is April with an average of 7.33 kWh/m2/day, followed by March at 7.23 kWh/m2/day and October at 7.04 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 88003 are December with an average of 5.97 kWh/m2/day, followed by July with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day and November at 6.44 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 88003 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 88003

The average monthly solar radiation level in 88003, of 6.7 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 70% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 1% greater than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 88003 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 88003 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 88003

Sunrise / Sunset in 88003

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:59 am
    • Sunset: 7:24 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:25
Solar Energy Statistics for 88003

Best Months for Solar in 88003

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (7.33 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (7.53 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (8.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.94 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 88003

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 88003 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 88003

The Power of Solar in 88003

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 88003. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 88003. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 88003

Solar Radiation Data in 88003

88003 has a average annual solar AC output value of 7368 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 88003 is March with an average of 686.5 kWhac, followed by April at 664.61 kWhac and October at 653.87 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 88003 are July with an average of 555.22 kWhac, followed by June with an average of 579.99 kWhac and February at 586.51 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 88003 [5]

Thu Mar 28
64°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 75°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 60%
Fri Mar 29
73°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 59°F
Max: 77°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 12%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Mar 30
70°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 54°F
Max: 71°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 14%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sun Mar 31
65°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 68°F
Strong breeze: 30 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 1
56°F
Light Rain
Min: 46°F
Max: 59°F
Strong breeze: 31 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 11%
Tue Apr 2
57°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 88003

About 88003

The ZIP code 88003 is associated with the city of Las Cruces in County in New Mexico.

88003 Solar Power

88003 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 88003, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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