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What Climate Zone is Northwest Arctic, Alaska?

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

Climate Zone
8
Winter Design
-42°F
Summer Design
72°F
ZIP Codes
11

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Northwest Arctic covers 11 ZIP codes: 99727, 99736, 99749, 99750, 99751, 99752, 99761, 99763, 99770, 99773 and 1 more

Northwest Arctic Design Temperatures

Official ASHRAE design temperatures for Northwest Arctic, 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 Northwest Arctic 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 Northwest Arctic

Heating Systems

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

Cooling Systems

Not typically needed

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