What Climate Zone is Grant County, IN?

Grant County is in IECC Climate Zone 5A (Cool - Humid). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official ASHRAE design temperatures for Grant County.

IECC Climate Zone
5A
Winter 99% Design
-1°F
Summer 1% Design
92°F
ZIP Codes
11
Cities
1

Grant County, Indiana is classified under IECC Climate Zone 5A (Cool - Humid), a heating-dominated region with humid moisture conditions. With 11 ZIP codes and 1 communities, every HVAC installation in Grant County must use the ASHRAE design temperatures of -1°F (99% winter heating) and 92°F (1% summer cooling) for accurate Manual J load calculations.

As a heating-dominated zone, Grant 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 -1°F design conditions.

Grant County Insulation Requirements (IECC 2021)

Minimum insulation R-values and window performance for Climate Zone 5A in Grant County, IN.

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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Grant County covers 11 ZIP codes including: 46928, 46930, 46933, 46938, 46952, 46953, 46957, 46986 and 3 more

Grant County Design Temperatures

Official ASHRAE design temperatures for Grant County, IN, used for accurate Manual J load calculations.

Winter 99% Design Temp
-1°F
Heating load calculation baseline
Summer 1% Design Temp
92°F
Cooling load calculation baseline
Summer Wet Bulb
75°F
Latent load (humidity) calculation

IECC Zone 5A Insulation Requirements

Minimum insulation and window requirements for Grant 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 5A: Cool - Humid - Heating-dominated climate with cold winters and warm, humid summers. High heating loads, moderate cooling needs.

Cities in Grant County, IN

1 cities and communities in Grant County share Climate Zone 5A requirements.

Recommended HVAC Equipment for Grant County

Heating Systems

Gas furnace (95%+ AFUE)
Boiler
Heat pump (cold climate)
Typical AFUE
95-98%

Cooling Systems

AC (13-16 SEER)
Heat pump
Typical SEER
13-16 SEER

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