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Solar Power in 88005 (Las Cruces, NM)

Solar Energy in 88005

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Solar Panels in 88005

Solar panels in 88005 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 88005

The total length of the day in 88005 (Las Cruces, NM) today (November 04, 2025) will be 10 hours and 49 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 88005 (Las Cruces, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 88005

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Solar Energy Analysis for 88005

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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 88005

Solar Radiation Data in 88005

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 88005

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Solar Power Comparison: 88005 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 88005

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Solar Power: 88005 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 88005 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 88005

Sunrise / Sunset in 88005

Sunrise/Sunset for November 04, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:26 am
- Sunset: 5:15 pm
- Length of Day: 10:49

Best Months for Solar in 88005

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Solar Panel Installs in 88005

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Solar Power Output in 88005

The Power of Solar in 88005

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 88005. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 88005. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 88005

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Weather Forecast for 88005 ^[5]

Tue Nov 4

77°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 80°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 22%
Cloud cover: 3%

Wed Nov 5

73°F

Few Clouds
Min: 49°F
Max: 78°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 18%

Thu Nov 6

75°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 79°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 17%
Cloud cover: 0%

Fri Nov 7

71°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 75°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Nov 8

72°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 56°F
Max: 77°F

Gentle Breeze: 9 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 2%

Sun Nov 9

60°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 64°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps ESE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 88005

About 88005

The ZIP code 88005 is associated with the city of Las Cruces in County in New Mexico.

88005 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 88005, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.