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Solar Power in 88042 (Hillsboro, NM)

Solar Energy in 88042

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Solar Panels in 88042

Solar panels in 88042 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 88042

The total length of the day in 88042 (Hillsboro, NM) today (September 28, 2026) will be 11 hours and 59 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 88042 (Hillsboro, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 88042

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Solar Energy Analysis for 88042

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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 88042

Solar Radiation Data in 88042

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 88042

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Solar Power Comparison: 88042 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 88042

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Solar Power: 88042 vs. the U.S.

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Solar Data & Statistics for 88042

Sunrise / Sunset in 88042

Sunrise/Sunset for September 28, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 7:01 am
- Sunset: 7:00 pm
- Length of Day: 11:59

Best Months for Solar in 88042

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Solar Panel Installs in 88042

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Solar Power Output in 88042

The Power of Solar in 88042

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 88042. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 88042. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 88042

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Weather Forecast for 88042 ^[5]

Mon Sep 28

70°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 60°F
Max: 72°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 68%
Cloud cover: 100%

Tue Sep 29

65°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 65°F

Gentle Breeze: 11 mps SSE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 96%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Sep 30

58°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 60°F

Moderate breeze: 15 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 55%
Cloud cover: 90%

Thu Oct 1

63°F

Few Clouds
Min: 48°F
Max: 63°F

Gentle Breeze: 10 mps N
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 16%

Fri Oct 2

61°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 49°F
Max: 63°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 56%
Cloud cover: 0%

Sat Oct 3

60°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 46°F
Max: 63°F

Light breeze: 7 mps NE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 88042

About 88042

The ZIP code 88042 is associated with the city of Hillsboro in Sierra County in New Mexico.

88042 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 88042, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.