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Solar Power in 87742 (Rociada, NM)

Solar Energy in 87742

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Solar Panels in 87742

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Sunrise & Sunset in 87742

The total length of the day in 87742 (Rociada, NM) today (May 18, 2025) will be 14 hours and 12 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 87742 (Rociada, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87742

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Solar Energy Analysis for 87742

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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 87742

Solar Radiation Data in 87742

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 87742

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Solar Power Comparison: 87742 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87742

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Solar Power: 87742 vs. the U.S.

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Solar Data & Statistics for 87742

Sunrise / Sunset in 87742

Sunrise/Sunset for May 18, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:51 am
- Sunset: 8:03 pm
- Length of Day: 14:12

Best Months for Solar in 87742

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Solar Panel Installs in 87742

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Solar Power Output in 87742

The Power of Solar in 87742

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87742. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87742. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 87742

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Weather Forecast for 87742 ^[5]

Sun May 18

64°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 43°F
Max: 64°F

Strong breeze: 27 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 15%
Cloud cover: 25%

Mon May 19

55°F

Light Rain
Min: 34°F
Max: 56°F

Strong breeze: 27 mps WNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 29%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue May 20

66°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 36°F
Max: 69°F

Fresh Breeze: 18 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed May 21

70°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 43°F
Max: 73°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu May 22

70°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 74°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 3%

Fri May 23

77°F

Scattered Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 78°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 15%
Cloud cover: 26%

More about 87742

About 87742

The ZIP code 87742 is associated with the city of Rociada in San Miguel County in New Mexico.

87742 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87742, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.