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Solar Power in 87120 (Albuquerque, NM)

Solar Energy in 87120

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Solar Panels in 87120

Solar panels in 87120 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87120

The total length of the day in 87120 (Albuquerque, NM) today (September 21, 2026) will be 12 hours and 13 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 87120 (Albuquerque, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87120

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Solar Energy Analysis for 87120

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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 87120

Solar Radiation Data in 87120

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 87120

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Solar Power Comparison: 87120 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87120

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Solar Power: 87120 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 87120 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 87120

Sunrise / Sunset in 87120

Sunrise/Sunset for September 21, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:53 am
- Sunset: 7:06 pm
- Length of Day: 12:13

Best Months for Solar in 87120

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Solar Panel Installs in 87120

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Solar Power Output in 87120

The Power of Solar in 87120

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87120. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87120. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 87120

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Weather Forecast for 87120 ^[5]

Mon Sep 21

79°F

Few Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 88°F

Light breeze: 6 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 21%

Tue Sep 22

82°F

Light Rain
Min: 59°F
Max: 86°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 47%
Cloud cover: 90%

Wed Sep 23

62°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 62°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 89%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu Sep 24

68°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 68°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 72%

Fri Sep 25

67°F

Light Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 71°F

Light breeze: 4 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 66%
Cloud cover: 88%

Sat Sep 26

69°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 74°F

Light breeze: 5 mps SSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 69%
Cloud cover: 100%

More about 87120

About 87120

The ZIP code 87120 is associated with the city of Albuquerque in Bernalillo County in New Mexico.

87120 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87120, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.