What Climate Zone is Juneau, Alaska?

Juneau is in IECC Climate Zone 7 (Very Cold). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official design temperatures for Juneau.

Climate Zone
7
Winter Design
-18°F
Summer Design
87°F
ZIP Codes
8

Juneau, Alaska falls within IECC Climate Zone 7 (Very Cold), a heating-dominated region with moist moisture conditions. HVAC contractors working in Juneau must use the official ASHRAE design temperatures of -18°F (99% winter) and 87°F (1% summer) when performing Manual J load calculations. These values represent the outdoor conditions your heating and cooling system must handle 99% and 1% of the year, respectively — ensuring proper equipment sizing without costly over- or under-sizing.

Because Zone 7 is heating-dominated, insulation levels are critical. Juneau homes require a minimum of R-20 wall insulation, R-60 ceiling insulation, and windows with a U-factor of 0.3 or lower per the IECC 2021 energy code.

Juneau Insulation Requirements (IECC 2021)

Minimum insulation R-values and window performance requirements for Climate Zone 7 in Juneau, Alaska.

Building ComponentMinimum RequirementUnit
Ceiling / Attic InsulationR-60R-value
Wall InsulationR-20R-value
Floor InsulationR-38R-value
Window U-Factor0.3BTU/hr-ft²-°F
Window SHGC0.45Coefficient
Air Infiltration0.15ACH50

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Juneau covers 8 ZIP codes: 99801, 99802, 99803, 99811, 99812, 99821, 99824, 99850

Juneau Design Temperatures

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

Winter 99% Design Temp
-18°F
Summer 1% Design Temp
87°F
Summer Wet Bulb
70°F

IECC Requirements for Zone 7

Minimum insulation and window requirements for Juneau per IECC 2021.

Wall Insulation:R-20
Roof/Ceiling:R-60
Floor Insulation:R-38
Window U-Factor:0.3
Window SHGC:0.45

Energy Code: 2021 IECC

Recommended HVAC Equipment for Juneau

Heating Systems

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

Cooling Systems

AC (minimal, 13 SEER)
Typical SEER
13 SEER

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