Alaska HVAC Climate Zones

Alaska spans 2 IECC climate zones. Find your exact zone, design temperatures, and get free Manual J load calculations for any Alaska location.

Find Your Alaska Climate Zone

Climate Zones in Alaska

Climate Zone 7

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Very Cold

Design Temperatures

Winter
-18°F
Summer
87°F
Wet Bulb
70°F

IECC 2021 Requirements

Wall:R-20
Roof:R-60
Floor:R-38
Window U:0.3

Load Characteristic

Heating-Dominated
moist Climate

Climate Zone 8

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Subarctic

Design Temperatures

Winter
-42°F
Summer
72°F
Wet Bulb
60°F

IECC 2021 Requirements

Wall:R-20
Roof:R-60
Floor:R-38
Window U:0.3

Load Characteristic

Heating-Dominated
moist Climate

Recommended Equipment for Alaska

Based on Climate Zone 7 (Very Cold), here are typical HVAC equipment specifications for Alaska installations.

Heating Systems

Gas furnace (97%+ AFUE)
Boiler
Cold climate heat pump with backup
Typical AFUE Rating
97-98.5%

Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency for Alaska furnaces

Cooling Systems

AC (minimal, 13 SEER)
Typical SEER Rating
13 SEER

Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio for Alaska AC systems

Why Accurate Climate Data Matters in Alaska

Accurate Sizing

Alaska's climate zone data ensures proper equipment sizing. No more callbacks from oversized or undersized systems.

Code Compliance

Alaska building departments require IECC-compliant Manual J calculations. Our tool uses official Alaska climate data.

Energy Savings

Right-sized systems based on Alaska climate data reduce energy costs for homeowners and improve your reputation.

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