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Solar Power in 87185 (Albuquerque, NM)

Solar Energy in 87185

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Solar Panels in 87185

Solar panels in 87185 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87185

The total length of the day in 87185 (Albuquerque, NM) today (December 09, 2025) will be 9 hours and 54 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 87185 (Albuquerque, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87185

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Solar Energy Analysis for 87185

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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 87185

Solar Radiation Data in 87185

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 87185

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Solar Power Comparison: 87185 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87185

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Solar Power: 87185 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 87185 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 87185

Sunrise / Sunset in 87185

Sunrise/Sunset for December 09, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:02 am
- Sunset: 4:56 pm
- Length of Day: 9:54

Best Months for Solar in 87185

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Solar Panel Installs in 87185

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Solar Power Output in 87185

The Power of Solar in 87185

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87185. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87185. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 87185

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Weather Forecast for 87185 ^[5]

Tue Dec 9

50°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 30°F
Max: 59°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps NNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 35%
Cloud cover: 9%

Wed Dec 10

53°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 57°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 2%

Thu Dec 11

55°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 42°F
Max: 60°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Dec 12

55°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 44°F
Max: 60°F

Light breeze: 7 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Dec 13

54°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 61°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 33%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sun Dec 14

48°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 41°F
Max: 52°F

Light breeze: 5 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 83%

More about 87185

About 87185

The ZIP code 87185 is associated with the city of Albuquerque in Bernalillo County in New Mexico.

87185 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87185, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.