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What Climate Zone is Washington County, OR?

Washington County is in IECC Climate Zone 4C (Mixed - Marine). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official ASHRAE design temperatures for Washington County.

IECC Climate Zone
4C
Winter 99% Design
24°F
Summer 1% Design
90°F
ZIP Codes
28
Cities
1

Washington County, Oregon is classified under IECC Climate Zone 4C (Mixed - Marine), a mixed-climate region with marine moisture conditions. With 28 ZIP codes and 1 communities, every HVAC installation in Washington County must use the ASHRAE design temperatures of 24°F (99% winter heating) and 90°F (1% summer cooling) for accurate Manual J load calculations.

With balanced heating and cooling loads, Washington County homes require well-rounded insulation — R-20 walls, R-49 ceilings, R-19 floors — and windows with both U-factor 0.32 and SHGC 0.4 to handle both winter lows and summer highs.

Washington County Insulation Requirements (IECC 2021)

Minimum insulation R-values and window performance for Climate Zone 4C in Washington County, OR.

Building ComponentMinimum RequirementUnit
Ceiling / Attic InsulationR-49R-value
Wall InsulationR-20R-value
Floor InsulationR-19R-value
Window U-Factor0.32BTU/hr-ft²-°F
Window SHGC0.4Coefficient
Air Infiltration0.15ACH50

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Washington County covers 28 ZIP codes including: 97003, 97005, 97006, 97007, 97008, 97062, 97075, 97076 and 20 more

Washington County Design Temperatures

Official ASHRAE design temperatures for Washington County, OR, used for accurate Manual J load calculations.

Winter 99% Design Temp
24°F
Heating load calculation baseline
Summer 1% Design Temp
90°F
Cooling load calculation baseline
Summer Wet Bulb
67°F
Latent load (humidity) calculation

IECC Zone 4C Insulation Requirements

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

Wall Insulation:R-20
Roof/Ceiling:R-49
Floor Insulation:R-19
Window U-Factor:0.32
Window SHGC:0.4

Climate Zone 4C: Mixed - Marine - Marine climate with mild, wet winters and cool summers. Moderate heating needs, minimal cooling.

Cities in Washington County, OR

1 cities and communities in Washington County share Climate Zone 4C requirements.

Recommended HVAC Equipment for Washington County

Heating Systems

Gas furnace
Heat pump
Typical AFUE
92-95%

Cooling Systems

AC (optional)
Heat pump
Typical SEER
14 SEER

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