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What Climate Zone is Kewaunee County, WI?

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

IECC Climate Zone
6A
Winter 99% Design
-1°F
Summer 1% Design
82°F
ZIP Codes
4
Cities
1

Kewaunee County, Wisconsin is classified under IECC Climate Zone 6A (Cold - Humid), a heating-dominated region with humid moisture conditions. With 4 ZIP codes and 1 communities, every HVAC installation in Kewaunee County must use the ASHRAE design temperatures of -1°F (99% winter heating) and 82°F (1% summer cooling) for accurate Manual J load calculations.

As a heating-dominated zone, Kewaunee 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.

Kewaunee County Insulation Requirements (IECC 2021)

Minimum insulation R-values and window performance for Climate Zone 6A in Kewaunee County, WI.

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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Kewaunee County covers 4 ZIP codes including: 54201, 54205, 54216, 54217

Kewaunee County Design Temperatures

Official ASHRAE design temperatures for Kewaunee County, WI, used for accurate Manual J load calculations.

Winter 99% Design Temp
-1°F
Heating load calculation baseline
Summer 1% Design Temp
82°F
Cooling load calculation baseline
Summer Wet Bulb
73°F
Latent load (humidity) calculation

IECC Zone 6A Insulation Requirements

Minimum insulation and window requirements for Kewaunee 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 6A: Cold - Humid - Cold climate with very cold winters and warm summers. Very high heating loads, moderate cooling needs.

Cities in Kewaunee County, WI

1 cities and communities in Kewaunee County share Climate Zone 6A requirements.

Recommended HVAC Equipment for Kewaunee County

Heating Systems

Gas furnace (96%+ AFUE)
Boiler
Cold climate heat pump
Typical AFUE
96-98%

Cooling Systems

AC (13-15 SEER)
Typical SEER
13-15 SEER

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