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Solar Power in 88242 (Hobbs, NM)

Solar Energy in 88242

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Solar Panels in 88242

Solar panels in 88242 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 88242

The total length of the day in 88242 (Hobbs, NM) today (April 19, 2025) will be 13 hours and 11 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 88242 (Hobbs, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 88242

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Solar Energy Analysis for 88242

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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 88242

Solar Radiation Data in 88242

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 88242

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Solar Power Comparison: 88242 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 88242

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Solar Power: 88242 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 88242 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). ^[1]

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Solar Data & Statistics for 88242

Sunrise / Sunset in 88242

Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:16 am
- Sunset: 7:27 pm
- Length of Day: 13:11

Best Months for Solar in 88242

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Solar Panel Installs in 88242

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Solar Power Output in 88242

The Power of Solar in 88242

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 88242. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 88242. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 88242

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Weather Forecast for 88242 ^[5]

Sat Apr 19

73°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 76°F

Strong breeze: 31 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 14%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Apr 20

65°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 72°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Apr 21

77°F

Few Clouds
Min: 53°F
Max: 82°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 11%
Cloud cover: 18%

Tue Apr 22

80°F

Light Rain
Min: 61°F
Max: 87°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 41%
Cloud cover: 19%

Wed Apr 23

84°F

Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 88°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 46%

Thu Apr 24

78°F

Light Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 84°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 52%

More about 88242

About 88242

The ZIP code 88242 is associated with the city of Hobbs in Lea County in New Mexico.

88242 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 88242, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.