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Denver, Colorado HVAC Climate Zone

Denver is located in IECC Climate Zone 5B (Cool - Dry). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official design temperatures for Denver.

Climate Zone
5B
Winter Design
-7°F
Summer Design
91°F
ZIP Codes
30

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Denver covers 30 ZIP codes: 80201, 80202, 80203, 80204, 80205, 80206, 80207, 80208, 80209, 80210 and 20 more

Denver Design Temperatures

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

Winter 99% Design Temp
-7°F
Summer 1% Design Temp
91°F
Summer Wet Bulb
63°F

IECC Requirements for Zone 5B

Minimum insulation and window requirements for Denver per IECC 2021.

Wall Insulation:R-20
Roof/Ceiling:R-49
Floor Insulation:R-30
Window U-Factor:0.3
Window SHGC:0.4

Energy Code: 2021 IECC

Recommended HVAC Equipment for Denver

Heating Systems

Gas furnace (95%+ AFUE)
Typical AFUE
95-98%

Cooling Systems

AC (13-15 SEER)
Typical SEER
13-15 SEER

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