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Solar Power in 87701 (Las Vegas, NM)

Solar Energy in 87701

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Solar Panels in 87701

Solar panels in 87701 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87701

The total length of the day in 87701 (Las Vegas, NM) today (May 08, 2025) will be 13 hours and 55 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 87701 (Las Vegas, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87701

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Solar Energy Analysis for 87701

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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 87701

Solar Radiation Data in 87701

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 87701

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Solar Power Comparison: 87701 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87701

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Solar Power: 87701 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 87701 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 87701

Sunrise / Sunset in 87701

Sunrise/Sunset for May 08, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:59 am
- Sunset: 7:54 pm
- Length of Day: 13:55

Best Months for Solar in 87701

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Solar Panel Installs in 87701

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Solar Power Output in 87701

The Power of Solar in 87701

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87701. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87701. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 87701

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Weather Forecast for 87701 ^[5]

Thu May 8

53°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 41°F
Max: 58°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 64%
Cloud cover: 20%

Fri May 9

60°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 41°F
Max: 65°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps E
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 44%
Cloud cover: 3%

Sat May 10

62°F

Few Clouds
Min: 44°F
Max: 66°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 34%
Cloud cover: 12%

Sun May 11

69°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 47°F
Max: 72°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 25%
Cloud cover: 0%

Mon May 12

71°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 73°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 98%

Tue May 13

68°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 56°F
Max: 73°F

High wind, near gale: 38 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 32%

More about 87701

About 87701

The ZIP code 87701 is associated with the city of Las Vegas in San Miguel County in New Mexico.

87701 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87701, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.