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Solar Power in 87010 (Cerrillos, NM)

Solar Energy in 87010

The month of September has the highest historical solar radition values in 87010 with an average of 6.93 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 87010

Solar panels in 87010 that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87010

The total length of the day in 87010 (Cerrillos, NM) today (March 28, 2024) will be 12 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

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87010 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 87010 (Cerrillos, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87010

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 87010.

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


Solar Energy Analysis for 87010

Solar Radiation Data in 87010

Based on historical 87010 data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in 87010. [1]

The region associated with 87010 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.53 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 27% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.55 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 87010 that are always titled at the latitude of Cerrillos (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.53 kWh/m2/day, or about 18% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.53 kWh/m2/day and approximately 14% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.55 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 87010

Solar Radiation Data in 87010

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 87010.

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

Solar Radiation Analysis for 87010

Solar Radiation Data in 87010

The region associated with 87010 has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 87010 is September with an average of 6.93 kWh/m2/day, followed by March at 6.93 kWh/m2/day and April at 6.91 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 87010 are December with an average of 5.52 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.94 kWh/m2/day and November at 6.08 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 87010 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87010

The average monthly solar radiation level in 87010, of 6.47 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 65% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 2% less 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: 87010 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 87010 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 87010

Sunrise / Sunset in 87010

  • Sunrise/Sunset for March 28, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:55 am
    • Sunset: 7:23 pm
    • Length of Day: 12:28
Solar Energy Statistics for 87010

Best Months for Solar in 87010

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation September (6.93 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: May (7.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (9.09 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (7.95 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 87010

We do not have data on solar panel installations in ZIP Code 87010 at the current time.

Solar Power Output in 87010

The Power of Solar in 87010

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87010. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87010. [2]

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

Solar Output Analysis for 87010

Solar Radiation Data in 87010

87010 has a average annual solar AC output value of 7250.08 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 87010 is March with an average of 669.25 kWhac, followed by May at 642.49 kWhac and April at 637.89 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 87010 are December with an average of 550.86 kWhac, followed by February with an average of 567.98 kWhac and July at 568.16 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 87010 [5]

Thu Mar 28
56°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 32°F
Max: 63°F
Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 0%
Fri Mar 29
61°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 65°F
Fresh Breeze: 23 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 1%
Sat Mar 30
62°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 68°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Mar 31
58°F
Overcast Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 63°F
High wind, near gale: 35 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 94%
Mon Apr 1
49°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 37°F
Max: 51°F
Strong breeze: 27 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 87%
Tue Apr 2
46°F
Rain And Snow
Min: 36°F
Max: 51°F
Gentle Breeze: 9 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 49%
Cloud cover: 59%

More about 87010

About 87010

The ZIP code 87010 is associated with the city of Cerrillos in Santa Fe County in New Mexico.

87010 Solar Power

87010 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87010, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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