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What Climate Zone is Lake and Peninsula County, AK?

Lake and Peninsula County is in IECC Climate Zone 7 (Very Cold). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official ASHRAE design temperatures for Lake and Peninsula County.

IECC Climate Zone
7
Winter 99% Design
-20°F
Summer 1% Design
80°F
ZIP Codes
12
Cities
1

Lake and Peninsula County, Alaska is classified under IECC Climate Zone 7 (Very Cold), a heating-dominated region with moist moisture conditions. With 12 ZIP codes and 1 communities, every HVAC installation in Lake and Peninsula County must use the ASHRAE design temperatures of -20°F (99% winter heating) and 80°F (1% summer cooling) for accurate Manual J load calculations.

As a heating-dominated zone, Lake and Peninsula County requires robust insulation — a minimum of R-20 in walls, R-60 in ceilings, and R-38 in floors. Windows must meet a U-factor of 0.3 or lower. These requirements ensure homes maintain comfort during the coldest -20°F design conditions.

Lake and Peninsula County Insulation Requirements (IECC 2021)

Minimum insulation R-values and window performance for Climate Zone 7 in Lake and Peninsula County, AK.

Building ComponentMinimum RequirementUnit
Ceiling / Attic InsulationR-60R-value
Wall InsulationR-20R-value
Floor InsulationR-38R-value
Window U-Factor0.3BTU/hr-ft²-°F
Window SHGC0.45Coefficient
Air Infiltration0.15ACH50

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Lake and Peninsula County covers 12 ZIP codes including: 99548, 99549, 99564, 99565, 99579, 99606, 99625, 99640 and 4 more

Lake and Peninsula County Design Temperatures

Official ASHRAE design temperatures for Lake and Peninsula County, AK, used for accurate Manual J load calculations.

Winter 99% Design Temp
-20°F
Heating load calculation baseline
Summer 1% Design Temp
80°F
Cooling load calculation baseline
Summer Wet Bulb
70°F
Latent load (humidity) calculation

IECC Zone 7 Insulation Requirements

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

Wall Insulation:R-20
Roof/Ceiling:R-60
Floor Insulation:R-38
Window U-Factor:0.3
Window SHGC:0.45

Climate Zone 7: Very Cold - Very cold climate with extreme winter conditions. Extreme heating requirements, minimal cooling needs.

Cities in Lake and Peninsula County, AK

1 cities and communities in Lake and Peninsula County share Climate Zone 7 requirements.

Recommended HVAC Equipment for Lake and Peninsula County

Heating Systems

Gas furnace (97%+ AFUE)
Boiler
Cold climate heat pump with backup
Typical AFUE
97-98.5%

Cooling Systems

AC (minimal, 13 SEER)
Typical SEER
13 SEER

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