What Climate Zone is Fallon County, MT?

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

IECC Climate Zone
6B
Winter 99% Design
-9°F
Summer 1% Design
92°F
ZIP Codes
3
Cities
1

Fallon County, Montana is classified under IECC Climate Zone 6B (Cold - Dry), a heating-dominated region with dry moisture conditions. With 3 ZIP codes and 1 communities, every HVAC installation in Fallon County must use the ASHRAE design temperatures of -9°F (99% winter heating) and 92°F (1% summer cooling) for accurate Manual J load calculations.

As a heating-dominated zone, Fallon County requires robust insulation — a minimum of R-20 in walls, R-49 in ceilings, and R-30 in floors. Windows must meet a U-factor of 0.3 or lower. These requirements ensure homes maintain comfort during the coldest -9°F design conditions.

Fallon County Insulation Requirements (IECC 2021)

Minimum insulation R-values and window performance for Climate Zone 6B in Fallon County, MT.

Building ComponentMinimum RequirementUnit
Ceiling / Attic InsulationR-49R-value
Wall InsulationR-20R-value
Floor InsulationR-30R-value
Window U-Factor0.3BTU/hr-ft²-°F
Window SHGC0.4Coefficient
Air Infiltration0.15ACH50

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Fallon County covers 3 ZIP codes including: 59313, 59344, 59354

Fallon County Design Temperatures

Official ASHRAE design temperatures for Fallon County, MT, used for accurate Manual J load calculations.

Winter 99% Design Temp
-9°F
Heating load calculation baseline
Summer 1% Design Temp
92°F
Cooling load calculation baseline
Summer Wet Bulb
62°F
Latent load (humidity) calculation

IECC Zone 6B Insulation Requirements

Minimum insulation and window requirements for Fallon County per IECC 2021 energy code.

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

Climate Zone 6B: Cold - Dry - Cold, dry climate with very cold winters and mild summers. Extreme heating requirements, minimal cooling.

Cities in Fallon County, MT

1 cities and communities in Fallon County share Climate Zone 6B requirements.

Recommended HVAC Equipment for Fallon County

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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