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Solar Power in 88342 (Orogrande, NM)

Solar Energy in 88342

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Solar Panels in 88342

Solar panels in 88342 that will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 88342

The total length of the day in 88342 (Orogrande, NM) today (July 17, 2026) will be 14 hours and 4 minutes. [More]

Solar Energy in 88342 (Orogrande, NM)

Solar Energy Data for 88342

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Solar Energy Analysis for 88342

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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 88342

Solar Radiation Data in 88342

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Solar Radiation Analysis for 88342

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Solar Power Comparison: 88342 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 88342

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Solar Power: 88342 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 88342 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 88342

Sunrise / Sunset in 88342

Sunrise/Sunset for July 17, 2026 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 6:08 am
- Sunset: 8:12 pm
- Length of Day: 14:4

Best Months for Solar in 88342

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Solar Panel Installs in 88342

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Solar Power Output in 88342

The Power of Solar in 88342

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 88342. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 88342. ^[2]

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Solar Output Analysis for 88342

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Weather Forecast for 88342 ^[5]

Fri Jul 17

85°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 88°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 10%

Sat Jul 18

85°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 65°F
Max: 86°F

Moderate breeze: 18 mps W
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 62%

Sun Jul 19

84°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 71°F
Max: 88°F

Fresh Breeze: 19 mps NE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 40%
Cloud cover: 6%

Mon Jul 20

79°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 69°F
Max: 84°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 51%
Cloud cover: 52%

Tue Jul 21

85°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 74°F
Max: 92°F

Gentle Breeze: 8 mps W
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 4%

Wed Jul 22

92°F

Sky Is Clear
Min: 80°F
Max: 97°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps SE
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 23%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about 88342

About 88342

The ZIP code 88342 is associated with the city of Orogrande in Otero County in New Mexico.

88342 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 88342, or for more solar-related resources for NM, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.