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Atlanta, Georgia HVAC Climate Zone

Atlanta is located in IECC Climate Zone 3A (Warm - Humid). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official design temperatures for Atlanta.

Climate Zone
3A
Winter Design
22°F
Summer Design
94°F
ZIP Codes
74

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Atlanta covers 74 ZIP codes: 30301, 30302, 30303, 30304, 30305, 30306, 30307, 30308, 30309, 30310 and 64 more

Atlanta Design Temperatures

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

Winter 99% Design Temp
22°F
Summer 1% Design Temp
94°F
Summer Wet Bulb
75°F

IECC Requirements for Zone 3A

Minimum insulation and window requirements for Atlanta per IECC 2021.

Wall Insulation:R-20
Roof/Ceiling:R-30
Floor Insulation:R-19
Window U-Factor:0.32
Window SHGC:0.25

Energy Code: 2021 IECC

Recommended HVAC Equipment for Atlanta

Heating Systems

Gas furnace
Heat pump
Typical AFUE
90-95%

Cooling Systems

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

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