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Solar Power in 87002 (Belen, NM)

Solar Energy in 87002

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Solar Panels in 87002

Solar panels in 87002 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87002

The total length of the day in 87002 (Belen, NM) today (July 15, 2025) will be 14 hours and 17 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 87002 (Belen, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87002

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Solar Energy Analysis for 87002

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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 87002

Solar Radiation Data in 87002

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 87002

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Solar Power Comparison: 87002 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87002

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Solar Power: 87002 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 87002 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 87002

Sunrise / Sunset in 87002

Sunrise/Sunset for July 15, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:04 am
- Sunset: 8:21 pm
- Length of Day: 14:17

Best Months for Solar in 87002

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Solar Panel Installs in 87002

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Solar Power Output in 87002

The Power of Solar in 87002

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87002. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87002. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 87002

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Weather Forecast for 87002 ^[5]

Tue Jul 15

87°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 64°F
Max: 95°F

Strong breeze: 24 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 10%

Wed Jul 16

91°F

Light Rain
Min: 73°F
Max: 95°F

Strong breeze: 30 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 29%

Thu Jul 17

90°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 94°F

Strong breeze: 30 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 61%

Fri Jul 18

82°F

Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 90°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 3%

Sat Jul 19

90°F

Light Rain
Min: 75°F
Max: 95°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 64%

Sun Jul 20

86°F

Light Rain
Min: 72°F
Max: 93°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 87002

About 87002

The ZIP code 87002 is associated with the city of Belen in Valencia County in New Mexico.

87002 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87002, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.