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Charlotte, Florida HVAC Climate Zone

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

Climate Zone
2A
Winter Design
32°F
Summer Design
95°F
ZIP Codes
13

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Charlotte covers 13 ZIP codes: 33946, 33947, 33948, 33950, 33952, 33953, 33954, 33955, 33980, 33981 and 3 more

Charlotte Design Temperatures

Official ASHRAE design temperatures for Charlotte, used for accurate Manual J load calculations.

Winter 99% Design Temp
32°F
Summer 1% Design Temp
95°F
Summer Wet Bulb
77°F

IECC Requirements for Zone 2A

Minimum insulation and window requirements for Charlotte per IECC 2021.

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

Energy Code: 2021 IECC

Recommended HVAC Equipment for Charlotte

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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