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Explore all 14 IECC climate zones. Learn about R-value requirements, design temperatures, and equipment recommendations for each zone.

Zone 7

Very Cold

Very cold climate with extreme winter conditions. Extreme heating requirements, minimal cooling needs.

7 states covered
Zone 8

Subarctic

Subarctic climate with extreme cold. Maximum heating requirements, no cooling needed.

1 state covered
Zone 1A

Very Hot - Humid

Cooling-dominated climate with extreme heat and high humidity year-round. Minimal heating requirements.

2 states covered
Zone 2A

Hot - Humid

Cooling-dominated with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Significant cooling loads with moderate heating needs.

7 states covered
Zone 2B

Hot - Dry

Hot, dry climate with extreme summer heat and low humidity. Cool winters with minimal heating requirements.

4 states covered
Zone 3A

Warm - Humid

Mixed climate with warm, humid summers and cool winters. Balanced heating and cooling needs.

9 states covered
Zone 3B

Warm - Dry

Warm climate with low humidity, hot summers and cool winters. Moderate heating and cooling loads.

5 states covered
Zone 3C

Warm - Marine

Mild, marine climate with cool summers and mild winters. Moderate heating needs, minimal cooling.

1 state covered
Zone 4A

Mixed - Humid

True mixed climate with hot, humid summers and cold winters. Equal emphasis on heating and cooling.

11 states covered
Zone 4B

Mixed - Dry

Mixed climate with low humidity, warm summers and cold winters. Significant heating and cooling needs.

4 states covered
Zone 4C

Mixed - Marine

Marine climate with mild, wet winters and cool summers. Moderate heating needs, minimal cooling.

3 states covered
Zone 5A

Cool - Humid

Heating-dominated climate with cold winters and warm, humid summers. High heating loads, moderate cooling needs.

17 states covered
Zone 5B

Cool - Dry

Heating-dominated with cold, dry winters and warm summers. High heating loads in winter, moderate cooling needs.

9 states covered
Zone 6A

Cold - Humid

Cold climate with very cold winters and warm summers. Very high heating loads, moderate cooling needs.

12 states covered
Zone 6B

Cold - Dry

Cold, dry climate with very cold winters and mild summers. Extreme heating requirements, minimal cooling.

5 states covered

Why HVAC Climate Zones Matter

Using the correct climate zone data is critical for accurate HVAC system sizing, energy code compliance, and long-term equipment performance.

Accurate Manual J Calculations

Climate zone data determines design temperatures, humidity levels, and load factors for precise heating and cooling calculations.

IECC Code Compliance

Each climate zone has specific insulation requirements (R-values), window specs (U-factor, SHGC), and infiltration standards.

Proper Equipment Sizing

Climate zones guide equipment selection - from high-SEER AC in Zone 1 to high-AFUE furnaces in Zone 7. Right sizing prevents comfort issues and callbacks.

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