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Solar Power in 88046 (Mesilla, NM)

Solar Energy in 88046

The month of April has the highest historical solar radition values in 88046 with an average of 7.44 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 88046

Solar panels in 88046 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 88046

The total length of the day in 88046 (Mesilla, NM) today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 10 minutes. [More]

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88046 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 88046 (Mesilla, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 88046

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 88046.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 88046

Solar Radiation Data in 88046

Based on historical 88046 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 88046. [1]

The region associated with 88046 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.89 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 23% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.67 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 88046 that are always titled at the latitude of Mesilla (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.81 kWh/m2/day, or about 16% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.89 kWh/m2/day and approximately 11% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.67 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 88046

Solar Radiation Data in 88046

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 88046.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 88046

Solar Radiation Data in 88046

The region associated with 88046 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 88046 is April with an average of 7.44 kWh/m2/day, followed by March at 7.14 kWh/m2/day and May at 7.02 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 88046 are December with an average of 5.91 kWh/m2/day, followed by July with an average of 6.17 kWh/m2/day and January at 6.35 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 88046 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 88046

The average monthly solar radiation level in 88046, of 6.66 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 69% 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: 88046 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 88046 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 88046

Sunrise / Sunset in 88046

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:31 am
    • Sunset: 7:41 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:10
Solar Energy Statistics for 88046

Best Months for Solar in 88046

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation April (7.44 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (7.66 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: April (8.84 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.07 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 88046

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 88046 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 88046

The Power of Solar in 88046

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 88046. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 88046. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 88046

Solar Radiation Data in 88046

88046 has a average annual solar AC output value of 7339.89 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 88046 is March with an average of 678.37 kWhac, followed by April at 667.69 kWhac and May at 649.96 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 88046 are July with an average of 555.24 kWhac, followed by June with an average of 568.42 kWhac and December at 585.81 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 88046 [5]

Fri Apr 19
82°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 63°F
Max: 86°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 14%
Cloud cover: 78%
Sat Apr 20
81°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 58°F
Max: 84°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 9%
Cloud cover: 6%
Sun Apr 21
73°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 52°F
Max: 77°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 22
77°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 83°F
Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 0%
Tue Apr 23
82°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 62°F
Max: 87°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 10%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed Apr 24
81°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 84°F
Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 11%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 88046

About 88046

The ZIP code 88046 is associated with the city of Mesilla in County in New Mexico.

88046 Solar Power

88046 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 88046, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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