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Solar Power in 87935 (Elephant Butte, NM)

Solar Energy in 87935

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Solar Panels in 87935

Solar panels in 87935 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 87935

The total length of the day in 87935 (Elephant Butte, NM) today (August 29, 2025) will be 12 hours and 58 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 87935 (Elephant Butte, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 87935

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Solar Energy Analysis for 87935

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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 87935

Solar Radiation Data in 87935

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 87935

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Solar Power Comparison: 87935 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 87935

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Solar Power: 87935 vs. the U.S.

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Solar Data & Statistics for 87935

Sunrise / Sunset in 87935

Sunrise/Sunset for August 29, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:40 am
- Sunset: 7:38 pm
- Length of Day: 12:58

Best Months for Solar in 87935

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Solar Panel Installs in 87935

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Solar Power Output in 87935

The Power of Solar in 87935

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 87935. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 87935. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 87935

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Weather Forecast for 87935 ^[5]

Fri Aug 29

86°F

Light Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 87°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NNE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 90%

Sat Aug 30

86°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 68°F
Max: 90°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 63%

Sun Aug 31

85°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 87°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 100%

Mon Sep 1

82°F

Light Rain
Min: 70°F
Max: 86°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Sep 2

82°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 71°F
Max: 87°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps SSE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 7%

Wed Sep 3

83°F

Light Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 87°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 30%
Cloud cover: 9%

More about 87935

About 87935

The ZIP code 87935 is associated with the city of Elephant Butte in Sierra County in New Mexico.

87935 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 87935, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.