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Riverside, California HVAC Climate Zone

Riverside is located in IECC Climate Zone 3B (Warm - Dry). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official design temperatures for Riverside.

Climate Zone
3B
Winter Design
35°F
Summer Design
99°F
ZIP Codes
70

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Riverside covers 70 ZIP codes: 91752, 92201, 92203, 92210, 92211, 92220, 92223, 92225, 92230, 92234 and 60 more

Riverside Design Temperatures

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

Winter 99% Design Temp
35°F
Summer 1% Design Temp
99°F
Summer Wet Bulb
68°F

IECC Requirements for Zone 3B

Minimum insulation and window requirements for Riverside 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: 2022 Title 24

Recommended HVAC Equipment for Riverside

Heating Systems

Gas furnace
Heat pump
Typical AFUE
90-95%

Cooling Systems

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

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