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Solar Power in 88242 (Hobbs, NM)

Solar Energy in 88242

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Solar Panels in 88242

Solar panels in 88242 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 88242

The total length of the day in 88242 (Hobbs, NM) today (May 14, 2025) will be 13 hours and 53 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 88242 (Hobbs, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 88242

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Solar Energy Analysis for 88242

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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 88242

Solar Radiation Data in 88242

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 88242

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Solar Power Comparison: 88242 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 88242

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Solar Power: 88242 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 88242 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 88242

Sunrise / Sunset in 88242

Sunrise/Sunset for May 14, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:52 am
- Sunset: 7:45 pm
- Length of Day: 13:53

Best Months for Solar in 88242

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Solar Panel Installs in 88242

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Solar Power Output in 88242

The Power of Solar in 88242

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 88242. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 88242. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 88242

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Weather Forecast for 88242 ^[5]

Wed May 14

85°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 65°F
Max: 85°F

High wind, near gale: 33 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 16%
Cloud cover: 100%

Thu May 15

78°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 60°F
Max: 85°F

Strong breeze: 26 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 11%
Cloud cover: 100%

Fri May 16

82°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 66°F
Max: 84°F

Moderate breeze: 12 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 10%
Cloud cover: 96%

Sat May 17

82°F

Broken Clouds
Min: 67°F
Max: 86°F

Strong breeze: 24 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 8%
Cloud cover: 66%

Sun May 18

82°F

Overcast Clouds
Min: 64°F
Max: 86°F

Strong breeze: 24 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 8%
Cloud cover: 96%

Mon May 19

85°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 65°F
Max: 89°F

Fresh Breeze: 23 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 11%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 88242

About 88242

The ZIP code 88242 is associated with the city of Hobbs in Lea County in New Mexico.

88242 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 88242, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.