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Solar Power in 87117 (Kirtland Afb, NM)

Solar Energy in 87117

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Solar Panels in 87117

Solar panels in 87117 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87117

The total length of the day in 87117 (Kirtland Afb, NM) today (September 03, 2025) will be 12 hours and 52 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 87117 (Kirtland Afb, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87117

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Solar Energy Analysis for 87117

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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 87117

Solar Radiation Data in 87117

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 87117

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Solar Power Comparison: 87117 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87117

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Solar Power: 87117 vs. the U.S.

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Solar Data & Statistics for 87117

Sunrise / Sunset in 87117

Sunrise/Sunset for September 03, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:39 am
- Sunset: 7:31 pm
- Length of Day: 12:52

Best Months for Solar in 87117

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Solar Panel Installs in 87117

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Solar Power Output in 87117

The Power of Solar in 87117

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87117. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87117. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 87117

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Weather Forecast for 87117 ^[5]

Wed Sep 3

87°F

Few Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 90°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 14%

Thu Sep 4

85°F

Light Rain
Min: 68°F
Max: 88°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri Sep 5

68°F

Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 72°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 50%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sat Sep 6

72°F

Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 72°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps ESE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 46%
Cloud cover: 100%

Sun Sep 7

76°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 60°F
Max: 82°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Sep 8

81°F

Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 87°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 3%

More about 87117

About 87117

The ZIP code 87117 is associated with the city of Kirtland Afb in Bernalillo County in New Mexico.

87117 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87117, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.