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What Climate Zone is Nome, Alaska?

Nome is in IECC Climate Zone 8 (Subarctic). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official design temperatures for Nome.

Climate Zone
8
Winter Design
-42°F
Summer Design
72°F
ZIP Codes
14

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Nome covers 14 ZIP codes: 99659, 99671, 99684, 99739, 99742, 99753, 99762, 99769, 99771, 99772 and 4 more

Nome Design Temperatures

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

Winter 99% Design Temp
-42°F
Summer 1% Design Temp
72°F
Summer Wet Bulb
60°F

IECC Requirements for Zone 8

Minimum insulation and window requirements for Nome per IECC 2021.

Wall Insulation:R-20
Roof/Ceiling:R-60
Floor Insulation:R-38
Window U-Factor:0.3
Window SHGC:0.5

Energy Code: 2021 IECC

Recommended HVAC Equipment for Nome

Heating Systems

Gas furnace (98%+ AFUE)
Boiler
Oil furnace
Typical AFUE
97-98.5%

Cooling Systems

Not typically needed

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