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Montrose, Colorado HVAC Climate Zone

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

Climate Zone
5B
Winter Design
-7°F
Summer Design
91°F
ZIP Codes
6

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Montrose covers 6 ZIP codes: 81401, 81411, 81422, 81424, 81425, 81431

Montrose Design Temperatures

Official ASHRAE design temperatures for Montrose, 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 Montrose 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 Montrose

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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