Rio Blanco, Colorado HVAC Climate Zone

Rio Blanco is located in IECC Climate Zone 6B (Cold - Dry). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official design temperatures for Rio Blanco.

Climate Zone
6B
Winter Design
-13°F
Summer Design
91°F
ZIP Codes
2

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Rio Blanco covers 2 ZIP codes: 81641, 81648

Rio Blanco Design Temperatures

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

Winter 99% Design Temp
-13°F
Summer 1% Design Temp
91°F
Summer Wet Bulb
62°F

IECC Requirements for Zone 6B

Minimum insulation and window requirements for Rio Blanco 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 Rio Blanco

Heating Systems

Gas furnace (96%+ AFUE)
Boiler
Typical AFUE
96-98%

Cooling Systems

AC (13-14 SEER, often optional)
Typical SEER
13-14 SEER

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