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Solar Power in 87020 (Grants, NM)

Solar Energy in 87020

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Solar Panels in 87020

Solar panels in 87020 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87020

The total length of the day in 87020 (Grants, NM) today (September 20, 2026) will be 12 hours and 16 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 87020 (Grants, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87020

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Solar Energy Analysis for 87020

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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 87020

Solar Radiation Data in 87020

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 87020

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Solar Power Comparison: 87020 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87020

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Solar Power: 87020 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 87020 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 87020

Sunrise / Sunset in 87020

Sunrise/Sunset for September 20, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:56 am
- Sunset: 7:12 pm
- Length of Day: 12:16

Best Months for Solar in 87020

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Solar Panel Installs in 87020

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Solar Power Output in 87020

The Power of Solar in 87020

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87020. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87020. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 87020

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Weather Forecast for 87020 ^[5]

Sun Sep 20

74°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 75°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 32%
Cloud cover: 36%

Mon Sep 21

75°F

Light Rain
Min: 51°F
Max: 76°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 90%

Tue Sep 22

68°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 52°F
Max: 71°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 91%

Wed Sep 23

64°F

Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 66°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Sep 24

65°F

Light Rain
Min: 50°F
Max: 65°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 98%

Fri Sep 25

67°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 71°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 62%
Cloud cover: 25%

More about 87020

About 87020

The ZIP code 87020 is associated with the city of Grants in Cibola County in New Mexico.

87020 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87020, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.