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Solar Power in 88006 (Las Cruces, NM)

Solar Energy in 88006

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Solar Panels in 88006

Solar panels in 88006 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 88006

The total length of the day in 88006 (Las Cruces, NM) today (March 02, 2026) will be 11 hours and 35 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 88006 (Las Cruces, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 88006

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Solar Energy Analysis for 88006

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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 88006

Solar Radiation Data in 88006

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 88006

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Solar Power Comparison: 88006 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 88006

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Solar Power: 88006 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 88006 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 88006

Sunrise / Sunset in 88006

Sunrise/Sunset for March 02, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:31 am
- Sunset: 6:06 pm
- Length of Day: 11:35

Best Months for Solar in 88006

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Solar Panel Installs in 88006

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Solar Power Output in 88006

The Power of Solar in 88006

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 88006. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 88006. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 88006

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Weather Forecast for 88006 ^[5]

Mon Mar 2

80°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 50°F
Max: 83°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 16%
Cloud cover: 95%

Tue Mar 3

76°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 60°F
Max: 80°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 1%

Wed Mar 4

71°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 55°F
Max: 75°F

Moderate breeze: 13 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 12%
Cloud cover: 0%

Thu Mar 5

71°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 58°F
Max: 75°F

Strong breeze: 24 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 15%
Cloud cover: 71%

Fri Mar 6

62°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 51°F
Max: 66°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Mar 7

59°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 62°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 20%
Cloud cover: 3%

More about 88006

About 88006

The ZIP code 88006 is associated with the city of Las Cruces in County in New Mexico.

88006 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 88006, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.