What Climate Zone is Webb County, TX?

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

IECC Climate Zone
2B
Winter 99% Design
38°F
Summer 1% Design
103°F
ZIP Codes
11
Cities
1

Webb County, Texas is classified under IECC Climate Zone 2B (Hot - Dry), a cooling-dominated region with dry moisture conditions. With 11 ZIP codes and 1 communities, every HVAC installation in Webb County must use the ASHRAE design temperatures of 38°F (99% winter heating) and 103°F (1% summer cooling) for accurate Manual J load calculations.

As a cooling-dominated zone, controlling solar heat gain is essential in Webb 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.

Webb County Insulation Requirements (IECC 2021)

Minimum insulation R-values and window performance for Climate Zone 2B in Webb County, TX.

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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Webb County covers 11 ZIP codes including: 78040, 78041, 78042, 78043, 78044, 78045, 78046, 78049 and 3 more

Webb County Design Temperatures

Official ASHRAE design temperatures for Webb County, TX, used for accurate Manual J load calculations.

Winter 99% Design Temp
38°F
Heating load calculation baseline
Summer 1% Design Temp
103°F
Cooling load calculation baseline
Summer Wet Bulb
71°F
Latent load (humidity) calculation

IECC Zone 2B Insulation Requirements

Minimum insulation and window requirements for Webb 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 2B: Hot - Dry - Hot, dry climate with extreme summer heat and low humidity. Cool winters with minimal heating requirements.

Cities in Webb County, TX

1 cities and communities in Webb County share Climate Zone 2B requirements.

Recommended HVAC Equipment for Webb County

Heating Systems

Gas furnace
Heat pump
Electric resistance
Typical AFUE
80-90%

Cooling Systems

AC (14-16 SEER)
Evaporative cooling (swamp cooler)
Typical SEER
14-16 SEER

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