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Solar Power in 87181 (Albuquerque, NM)

Solar Energy in 87181

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Solar Panels in 87181

Solar panels in 87181 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87181

The total length of the day in 87181 (Albuquerque, NM) today (July 05, 2025) will be 14 hours and 28 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 87181 (Albuquerque, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87181

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Solar Energy Analysis for 87181

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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 87181

Solar Radiation Data in 87181

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 87181

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Solar Power Comparison: 87181 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87181

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Solar Power: 87181 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 87181 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 87181

Sunrise / Sunset in 87181

Sunrise/Sunset for July 05, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:57 am
- Sunset: 8:25 pm
- Length of Day: 14:28

Best Months for Solar in 87181

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Solar Panel Installs in 87181

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Solar Power Output in 87181

The Power of Solar in 87181

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87181. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87181. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 87181

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Weather Forecast for 87181 ^[5]

Sat Jul 5

93°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 68°F
Max: 96°F

Gentle Breeze: 12 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Jul 6

90°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 61°F
Max: 95°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon Jul 7

92°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 76°F
Max: 96°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Jul 8

93°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 74°F
Max: 98°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Jul 9

89°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 74°F
Max: 98°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 28%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Jul 10

90°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 74°F
Max: 98°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 87181

About 87181

The ZIP code 87181 is associated with the city of Albuquerque in Bernalillo County in New Mexico.

87181 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87181, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.