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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 (July 18, 2026) will be 14 hours and 18 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 July 18, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:59 am
- Sunset: 8:17 pm
- Length of Day: 14:18

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]

Sat Jul 18

82°F

Few Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 85°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 11%

Sun Jul 19

78°F

Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 82°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 43%
Cloud cover: 80%

Mon Jul 20

85°F

Few Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 88°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 12%

Tue Jul 21

86°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 68°F
Max: 89°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 27%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Jul 22

86°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 70°F
Max: 91°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Jul 23

90°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 70°F
Max: 94°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 0%

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.