What Climate Zone is Todd County, MN?

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

IECC Climate Zone
6A
Winter 99% Design
-17°F
Summer 1% Design
87°F
ZIP Codes
11
Cities
1

Todd County, Minnesota is classified under IECC Climate Zone 6A (Cold - Humid), a heating-dominated region with humid moisture conditions. With 11 ZIP codes and 1 communities, every HVAC installation in Todd County must use the ASHRAE design temperatures of -17°F (99% winter heating) and 87°F (1% summer cooling) for accurate Manual J load calculations.

As a heating-dominated zone, Todd 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 -17°F design conditions.

Todd County Insulation Requirements (IECC 2021)

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

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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Todd County covers 11 ZIP codes including: 56318, 56336, 56347, 56389, 56434, 56437, 56438, 56440 and 3 more

Todd County Design Temperatures

Official ASHRAE design temperatures for Todd County, MN, used for accurate Manual J load calculations.

Winter 99% Design Temp
-17°F
Heating load calculation baseline
Summer 1% Design Temp
87°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 Todd 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 Todd County, MN

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

Recommended HVAC Equipment for Todd 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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