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Solar Power in 87538 (Ilfeld, NM)

Solar Energy in 87538

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Solar Panels in 87538

Solar panels in 87538 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87538

The total length of the day in 87538 (Ilfeld, NM) today (October 29, 2026) will be 10 hours and 49 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 87538 (Ilfeld, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87538

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Solar Energy Analysis for 87538

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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 87538

Solar Radiation Data in 87538

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 87538

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Solar Power Comparison: 87538 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87538

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Solar Power: 87538 vs. the U.S.

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Solar Data & Statistics for 87538

Sunrise / Sunset in 87538

Sunrise/Sunset for October 29, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:21 am
- Sunset: 6:10 pm
- Length of Day: 10:49

Best Months for Solar in 87538

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Solar Panel Installs in 87538

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Solar Power Output in 87538

The Power of Solar in 87538

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87538. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87538. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 87538

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Weather Forecast for 87538 ^[5]

Thu Oct 29

57°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 66°F

Light breeze: 7 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 73%

Fri Oct 30

59°F

Light Rain
Min: 42°F
Max: 60°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 72%
Cloud cover: 90%

Sat Oct 31

55°F

Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 58°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 53%
Cloud cover: 88%

Sun Nov 1

60°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 38°F
Max: 61°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 97%

Mon Nov 2

49°F

Light Rain
Min: 40°F
Max: 49°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 77%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Nov 3

47°F

Light Rain
Min: 33°F
Max: 50°F

Light breeze: 6 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 58%

More about 87538

About 87538

The ZIP code 87538 is associated with the city of Ilfeld in San Miguel County in New Mexico.

87538 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87538, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.