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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 (June 26, 2026) will be 14 hours and 22 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 June 26, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:02 am
- Sunset: 8:24 pm
- Length of Day: 14:22

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]

Fri Jun 26

88°F

Light Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 90°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 24%

Sat Jun 27

86°F

Few Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 88°F

Strong breeze: 24 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 21%
Cloud cover: 16%

Sun Jun 28

86°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 68°F
Max: 88°F

Strong breeze: 25 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 1%

Mon Jun 29

82°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 64°F
Max: 86°F

Fresh Breeze: 21 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 0%

Tue Jun 30

81°F

Light Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 85°F

Fresh Breeze: 20 mps SW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 24%
Cloud cover: 0%

Wed Jul 1

81°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 64°F
Max: 86°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 26%
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.