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What Climate Zone is Okeechobee County, FL?

Okeechobee County is in IECC Climate Zone 2A (Hot - Humid). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official ASHRAE design temperatures for Okeechobee County.

IECC Climate Zone
2A
Winter 99% Design
41°F
Summer 1% Design
91°F
ZIP Codes
3
Cities
1

Okeechobee County, Florida is classified under IECC Climate Zone 2A (Hot - Humid), a cooling-dominated region with humid moisture conditions. With 3 ZIP codes and 1 communities, every HVAC installation in Okeechobee County must use the ASHRAE design temperatures of 41°F (99% winter heating) and 91°F (1% summer cooling) for accurate Manual J load calculations.

As a cooling-dominated zone, controlling solar heat gain is essential in Okeechobee County. Windows must have an SHGC of 0.25 or lower, along with R-13 wall and R-30 ceiling insulation. Proper sizing prevents oversized AC systems that short-cycle and waste energy.

Okeechobee County Insulation Requirements (IECC 2021)

Minimum insulation R-values and window performance for Climate Zone 2A in Okeechobee County, FL.

Building ComponentMinimum RequirementUnit
Ceiling / Attic InsulationR-30R-value
Wall InsulationR-13R-value
Floor InsulationR-13R-value
Window U-Factor0.4BTU/hr-ft²-°F
Window SHGC0.25Coefficient
Air Infiltration0.25ACH50

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Okeechobee County covers 3 ZIP codes including: 34972, 34973, 34974

Okeechobee County Design Temperatures

Official ASHRAE design temperatures for Okeechobee County, FL, used for accurate Manual J load calculations.

Winter 99% Design Temp
41°F
Heating load calculation baseline
Summer 1% Design Temp
91°F
Cooling load calculation baseline
Summer Wet Bulb
77°F
Latent load (humidity) calculation

IECC Zone 2A Insulation Requirements

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

Wall Insulation:R-13
Roof/Ceiling:R-30
Floor Insulation:R-13
Window U-Factor:0.4
Window SHGC:0.25

Climate Zone 2A: Hot - Humid - Cooling-dominated with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Significant cooling loads with moderate heating needs.

Cities in Okeechobee County, FL

1 cities and communities in Okeechobee County share Climate Zone 2A requirements.

Recommended HVAC Equipment for Okeechobee County

Heating Systems

Gas furnace
Heat pump
Electric resistance
Typical AFUE
80-92%

Cooling Systems

AC (14-16 SEER)
Heat pump
Typical SEER
14-16 SEER

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