San Luis Obispo, California HVAC Climate Zone

San Luis Obispo is located in IECC Climate Zone 3C (Warm - Marine). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official design temperatures for San Luis Obispo.

Climate Zone
3C
Winter Design
41°F
Summer Design
81°F
ZIP Codes
22

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San Luis Obispo covers 22 ZIP codes: 93401, 93402, 93405, 93420, 93422, 93424, 93428, 93430, 93432, 93433 and 12 more

San Luis Obispo Design Temperatures

Official ASHRAE design temperatures for San Luis Obispo, used for accurate Manual J load calculations.

Winter 99% Design Temp
41°F
Summer 1% Design Temp
81°F
Summer Wet Bulb
63°F

IECC Requirements for Zone 3C

Minimum insulation and window requirements for San Luis Obispo per IECC 2021.

Wall Insulation:R-20
Roof/Ceiling:R-30
Floor Insulation:R-19
Window U-Factor:0.32
Window SHGC:0.4

Energy Code: 2022 Title 24

Recommended HVAC Equipment for San Luis Obispo

Heating Systems

Gas furnace
Heat pump
Typical AFUE
90-95%

Cooling Systems

AC (often optional)
Heat pump
Typical SEER
14 SEER

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