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Sumter, Alabama HVAC Climate Zone

Sumter is located in IECC Climate Zone 3A (Warm - Humid). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official design temperatures for Sumter.

Climate Zone
3A
Winter Design
22°F
Summer Design
94°F
ZIP Codes
8

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Sumter covers 8 ZIP codes: 35459, 35460, 35464, 35470, 35477, 36901, 36907, 36925

Sumter Design Temperatures

Official ASHRAE design temperatures for Sumter, used for accurate Manual J load calculations.

Winter 99% Design Temp
22°F
Summer 1% Design Temp
94°F
Summer Wet Bulb
75°F

IECC Requirements for Zone 3A

Minimum insulation and window requirements for Sumter per IECC 2021.

Wall Insulation:R-20
Roof/Ceiling:R-30
Floor Insulation:R-19
Window U-Factor:0.32
Window SHGC:0.25

Energy Code: 2018 IECC

Recommended HVAC Equipment for Sumter

Heating Systems

Gas furnace
Heat pump
Typical AFUE
90-95%

Cooling Systems

AC (14-16 SEER)
Heat pump
Typical SEER
14-16 SEER

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