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Solar Energy in Raton, NM

Solar Energy in Raton

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Solar Panels in Raton

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

Sunrise & Sunset in Raton

The total length of the day in Raton, NM today (June 30, 2025) will be 14 hours and 42 minutes. [More]

Solar Power in Raton, NM

Solar Energy Data in Raton, NM

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Solar Energy Analysis for Raton, NM

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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 Raton

Solar Radiation Data in Raton, NM

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Solar Radiation Analysis for Raton, NM

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

Solar Power Levels in Raton

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Solar Power: Raton vs. the U.S.

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

Sunrise / Sunset in Raton

Sunrise/Sunset for June 30, 2025 ^[2]
- Sunrise: 5:40 am
- Sunset: 8:22 pm
- Length of Day: 14:42

Best Months for Solar in Raton

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Solar Panel Installs in Raton

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Solar Power Output in Raton

The Power of Solar in Raton, NM

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

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Solar Output Analysis for Raton, NM

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Cost of Utilities in Raton

Raton Electricity Costs

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Solar Power Poll: Raton

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Raton Natural Gas Costs

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Weather Forecast for Raton, NM ^[5]

Mon Jun 30

74°F

Moderate Rain
Min: 58°F
Max: 75°F

Moderate breeze: 16 mps E
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 37%
Cloud cover: 55%

Tue Jul 1

73°F

Light Rain
Min: 53°F
Max: 76°F

Moderate breeze: 17 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 45%
Cloud cover: 100%

Wed Jul 2

77°F

Light Rain
Min: 55°F
Max: 79°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 39%
Cloud cover: 6%

Thu Jul 3

80°F

Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 81°F

Fresh Breeze: 22 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 38%
Cloud cover: 9%

Fri Jul 4

77°F

Light Rain
Min: 57°F
Max: 77°F

Moderate breeze: 14 mps NNW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 36%
Cloud cover: 10%

Sat Jul 5

80°F

Light Rain
Min: 54°F
Max: 80°F

Light breeze: 7 mps SE
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 31%
Cloud cover: 0%

More about Raton

About Raton

The city of Raton, NM in Colfax County has an approximate population of 6,885. ^[6]

Raton, NM Solar Energy

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