Doniphan is in IECC Climate Zone 4A (Mixed - Humid). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official design temperatures for Doniphan.
Doniphan, Kansas falls within IECC Climate Zone 4A (Mixed - Humid), a mixed-climate region with humid moisture conditions. HVAC contractors working in Doniphan must use the official ASHRAE design temperatures of 13°F (99% winter) and 91°F (1% summer) when performing Manual J load calculations. These values represent the outdoor conditions your heating and cooling system must handle 99% and 1% of the year, respectively — ensuring proper equipment sizing without costly over- or under-sizing.
Zone 4A experiences both significant heating and cooling loads. Doniphan homes need balanced insulation — R-20 walls, R-49 ceilings — plus windows with U-factor 0.32 and SHGC 0.4 per the IECC 2021 energy code.
Minimum insulation R-values and window performance requirements for Climate Zone 4A in Doniphan, Kansas.
| Building Component | Minimum Requirement | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling / Attic Insulation | R-49 | R-value |
| Wall Insulation | R-20 | R-value |
| Floor Insulation | R-19 | R-value |
| Window U-Factor | 0.32 | BTU/hr-ft²-°F |
| Window SHGC | 0.4 | Coefficient |
| Air Infiltration | 0.15 | ACH50 |
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Official ASHRAE design temperatures for Doniphan, used for accurate Manual J load calculations.
Minimum insulation and window requirements for Doniphan per IECC 2021.
Energy Code: 2021 IECC
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