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Solar Power in 88029 (Columbus, NM)

Solar Energy in 88029

The month of March has the highest historical solar radition values in 88029 with an average of 7.55 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 88029

Solar panels in 88029 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 88029

The total length of the day in 88029 (Columbus, NM) today (January 15, 2025) will be 10 hours and 21 minutes. [More]

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88029 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 88029 (Columbus, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 88029

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 88029.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 88029

Solar Radiation Data in 88029

Based on historical 88029 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 88029. [1]

The region associated with 88029 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.88 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 23% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.64 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 88029 that are always titled at the latitude of Columbus (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.77 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.88 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.64 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 88029

Solar Radiation Data in 88029

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 88029.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 88029

Solar Radiation Data in 88029

The region associated with 88029 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 88029 is March with an average of 7.55 kWh/m2/day, followed by April at 7.48 kWh/m2/day and February at 7.18 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 88029 are December with an average of 6.2 kWh/m2/day, followed by July with an average of 6.35 kWh/m2/day and January at 6.42 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 88029 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 88029

The average monthly solar radiation level in 88029, of 6.86 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 75% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 4% 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: 88029 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 88029 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 88029

Sunrise / Sunset in 88029

  • Sunrise/Sunset for January 15, 2025 [2]
    • Sunrise: 7:09 am
    • Sunset: 5:30 pm
    • Length of Day: 10:21
Solar Energy Statistics for 88029

Best Months for Solar in 88029

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation March (7.55 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (7.65 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (8.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.04 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 88029

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 88029 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 88029

The Power of Solar in 88029

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 88029. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 88029. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 88029

Solar Radiation Data in 88029

88029 has a average annual solar AC output value of 7563.19 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 88029 is March with an average of 711.64 kWhac, followed by April at 682.99 kWhac and October at 659.22 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 88029 are July with an average of 575.42 kWhac, followed by June with an average of 588.65 kWhac and August at 602.51 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 88029 [5]

Wed Jan 15
49°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 53°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 4%
Thu Jan 16
52°F
Few Clouds
Min: 40°F
Max: 57°F
Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 22%
Fri Jan 17
55°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 56°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 100%
Sat Jan 18
50°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 39°F
Max: 56°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Jan 19
41°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 48°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 0%
Mon Jan 20
49°F
Few Clouds
Min: 35°F
Max: 58°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 19%

More about 88029

About 88029

The ZIP code 88029 is associated with the city of Columbus in Luna County in New Mexico.

88029 Solar Power

88029 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 88029, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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