Colorado HVAC Climate Zones

Colorado spans 3 IECC climate zones. Find your exact zone, design temperatures, and get free Manual J load calculations for any Colorado location.

Find Your Colorado Climate Zone

Climate Zones in Colorado

Climate Zone 4B

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Mixed - Dry

Design Temperatures

Winter
3°F
Summer
92°F
Wet Bulb
62°F

IECC 2021 Requirements

Wall:R-20
Roof:R-49
Floor:R-19
Window U:0.32

Load Characteristic

Balanced Loads
dry Climate

Climate Zone 5B

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Cool - Dry

Design Temperatures

Winter
-7°F
Summer
91°F
Wet Bulb
63°F

IECC 2021 Requirements

Wall:R-20
Roof:R-49
Floor:R-30
Window U:0.3

Load Characteristic

Heating-Dominated
dry Climate

Climate Zone 6B

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Cold - Dry

Design Temperatures

Winter
-13°F
Summer
91°F
Wet Bulb
62°F

IECC 2021 Requirements

Wall:R-20
Roof:R-49
Floor:R-30
Window U:0.3

Load Characteristic

Heating-Dominated
dry Climate

Recommended Equipment for Colorado

Based on Climate Zone 4B (Mixed - Dry), here are typical HVAC equipment specifications for Colorado installations.

Heating Systems

Gas furnace (92%+ AFUE)
Typical AFUE Rating
92-96%

Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency for Colorado furnaces

Cooling Systems

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

Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio for Colorado AC systems

Why Accurate Climate Data Matters in Colorado

Accurate Sizing

Colorado's climate zone data ensures proper equipment sizing. No more callbacks from oversized or undersized systems.

Code Compliance

Colorado building departments require IECC-compliant Manual J calculations. Our tool uses official Colorado climate data.

Energy Savings

Right-sized systems based on Colorado climate data reduce energy costs for homeowners and improve your reputation.

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