Des Moines, Iowa HVAC Climate Zone

Des Moines is located in IECC Climate Zone 5A (Cool - Humid). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official design temperatures for Des Moines.

Climate Zone
5A
Winter Design
0°F
Summer Design
91°F
ZIP Codes
56

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Des Moines covers 56 ZIP codes: 50301, 50302, 50303, 50304, 50305, 50306, 50307, 50308, 50309, 50310 and 46 more

Des Moines Design Temperatures

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

Winter 99% Design Temp
0°F
Summer 1% Design Temp
91°F
Summer Wet Bulb
75°F

IECC Requirements for Zone 5A

Minimum insulation and window requirements for Des Moines per IECC 2021.

Wall Insulation:R-20
Roof/Ceiling:R-49
Floor Insulation:R-30
Window U-Factor:0.3
Window SHGC:0.4

Energy Code: 2021 IECC

Recommended HVAC Equipment for Des Moines

Heating Systems

Gas furnace (95%+ AFUE)
Boiler
Heat pump (cold climate)
Typical AFUE
95-98%

Cooling Systems

AC (13-16 SEER)
Heat pump
Typical SEER
13-16 SEER

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