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Solar Energy in Gallup, NM

Solar Energy in Gallup

The month of May has the highest historical solar radition values in Gallup with an average of 7.1 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in Gallup

Solar panels in Gallup that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in Gallup

The total length of the day in Gallup, NM today (April 19, 2024) will be 13 hours and 19 minutes. [More]

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Gallup, NM Solar Energy

Solar Power in Gallup, NM

Solar Energy Data in Gallup, NM

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in Gallup.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for Gallup, NM

Solar Radiation Data in Gallup

Based on historical Gallup, NM data, solar panels that always track the sun throughout the day will produce the maximum solar energy output in Gallup. [1]

Gallup has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 5.43 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 27% less than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 7.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in Gallup that are always titled at the latitude of Gallup (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 6.38 kWh/m2/day, or about 17% greater than the average monthly GHI of 5.43 kWh/m2/day and approximately 15% less than the average monthly DNI of 7.47 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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 Gallup

Solar Radiation Data in Gallup, NM

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in Gallup.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for Gallup, NM

Solar Radiation Data in Gallup

Gallup, NM has a average annual solar radiation value of 6.37 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in Gallup is May with an average of 7.1 kWh/m2/day, followed by June at 7.05 kWh/m2/day and April at 6.9 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in Gallup (New Mexico) are December with an average of 5.19 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 5.54 kWh/m2/day and July at 5.93 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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

Solar Power Levels in Gallup

The average monthly solar radiation level in Gallup, NM, of 6.37 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 62% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 4% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: Gallup vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average Gallup solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for Gallup

Sunrise / Sunset in Gallup

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 19, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 6:34 am
    • Sunset: 7:53 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:19
Solar Energy Statistics for Gallup

Best Months for Solar in Gallup

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation May (7.1 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: April (7.21 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: June (9.67 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: June (8.09 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in Gallup

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Solar Power Output in Gallup

The Power of Solar in Gallup, NM

Monthly AC solar system output averages for Gallup (nm). Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in Gallup. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for Gallup, NM

Solar Radiation Data in Gallup

Gallup (NM) has a average annual solar AC output value of 7181.51 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in Gallup is May with an average of 675.86 kWhac, followed by March at 663.85 kWhac and April at 645.73 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in Gallup (New Mexico) are December with an average of 521.97 kWhac, followed by July with an average of 545.67 kWhac and January at 554.41 kWhac. [2]

Cost of Utilities in Gallup

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Gallup Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Gallup, NM [5]

Fri Apr 19
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 34°F
Max: 70°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 13%
Cloud cover: 7%
Sat Apr 20
67°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 48°F
Max: 69°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 0%
Sun Apr 21
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 50°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps WNW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 5%
Mon Apr 22
69°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 53°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 16 mps WSW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 19%
Cloud cover: 2%
Tue Apr 23
68°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 72°F
Moderate breeze: 17 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 18%
Cloud cover: 2%
Wed Apr 24
67°F
Broken Clouds
Min: 51°F
Max: 71°F
Strong breeze: 26 mps SW
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 16%
Cloud cover: 66%

More about Gallup

About Gallup

The city of Gallup, NM in McKinley County has an approximate population of 21,678. [6]

Gallup Solar Power

Gallup, NM Solar Energy

To learn more about solar energy and solar power Gallup, NM, or for more solar-related resources for Gallup, visit the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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