Howard County is in IECC Climate Zone 3B (Warm - Dry). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official ASHRAE design temperatures for Howard County.
Howard County, Texas is classified under IECC Climate Zone 3B (Warm - Dry), a mixed-climate region with dry moisture conditions. With 5 ZIP codes and 1 communities, every HVAC installation in Howard County must use the ASHRAE design temperatures of 20°F (99% winter heating) and 100°F (1% summer cooling) for accurate Manual J load calculations.
With balanced heating and cooling loads, Howard County homes require well-rounded insulation — R-20 walls, R-30 ceilings, R-19 floors — and windows with both U-factor 0.32 and SHGC 0.25 to handle both winter lows and summer highs.
Minimum insulation R-values and window performance for Climate Zone 3B in Howard County, TX.
| Building Component | Minimum Requirement | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling / Attic Insulation | R-30 | R-value |
| Wall Insulation | R-20 | R-value |
| Floor Insulation | R-19 | R-value |
| Window U-Factor | 0.32 | BTU/hr-ft²-°F |
| Window SHGC | 0.25 | Coefficient |
| Air Infiltration | 0.15 | ACH50 |
Climate Zone 3B requires precise load calculations. Upload your Howard County blueprint and get a professional Manual J report in 60 seconds— first report is FREE. Pre-loaded with Howard County's exact design temperatures (20°F winter / 100°F summer).
Enter your ZIP code to confirm it's in Howard County and get climate zone details.
Official ASHRAE design temperatures for Howard County, TX, used for accurate Manual J load calculations.
Minimum insulation and window requirements for Howard County per IECC 2021 energy code.
Climate Zone 3B: Warm - Dry - Warm climate with low humidity, hot summers and cool winters. Moderate heating and cooling loads.
1 cities and communities in Howard County share Climate Zone 3B requirements.
Compare climate zones with other counties in Texas. Different zones require different HVAC equipment sizing.
Upload your Howard County blueprint and get a professional Manual J load calculation using official Zone 3B design temperatures. First report is FREE.
Join 10,000+ Texas contractors who trust AutoHVAC