Kentucky HVAC Climate Zones

Kentucky is in IECC Climate Zone 4A (Mixed - Humid). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official design temperatures and IECC requirements.

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Climate Zone in Kentucky

Climate Zone 4A

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Mixed - Humid

Design Temperatures

Winter
13°F
Summer
91°F
Wet Bulb
75°F

IECC 2021 Requirements

Wall:R-20
Roof:R-49
Floor:R-19
Window U:0.32

Load Characteristic

Balanced Loads
humid Climate

Recommended Equipment for Kentucky

Based on Climate Zone 4A (Mixed - Humid), here are typical HVAC equipment specifications for Kentucky installations.

Heating Systems

Gas furnace (90%+ AFUE)
Heat pump
Typical AFUE Rating
92-96%

Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency for Kentucky furnaces

Cooling Systems

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

Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio for Kentucky AC systems

Why Accurate Climate Data Matters in Kentucky

Accurate Sizing

Kentucky's climate zone data ensures proper equipment sizing. No more callbacks from oversized or undersized systems.

Code Compliance

Kentucky building departments require IECC-compliant Manual J calculations. Our tool uses official Kentucky climate data.

Energy Savings

Right-sized systems based on Kentucky climate data reduce energy costs for homeowners and improve your reputation.

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Climate Zones by City in Kentucky

Get detailed climate zone information for major cities

Louisville
Zone 4A
Lexington
Zone 4A
Bowling Green
Zone 4A
Shelby
Zone 4A
Nelson
Zone 4A
Trimble
Zone 4A
Henry
Zone 4A
Marion
Zone 4A
Oldham
Zone 4A
Jefferson
Zone 4A
Washington
Zone 4A
Spencer
Zone 4A
Bullitt
Zone 4A
Meade
Zone 4A
Breckinridge
Zone 4A
Grayson
Zone 4A
Hardin
Zone 4A
Mercer
Zone 4A
Nicholas
Zone 4A
Powell
Zone 4A
Rowan
Zone 4A
Menifee
Zone 4A
Scott
Zone 4A
Montgomery
Zone 4A
Estill
Zone 4A
Jessamine
Zone 4A
Anderson
Zone 4A
Woodford
Zone 4A
Bourbon
Zone 4A
Owen
Zone 4A
Bath
Zone 4A
Madison
Zone 4A
Clark
Zone 4A
Jackson
Zone 4A
Rockcastle
Zone 4A
Lincoln
Zone 4A
Boyle
Zone 4A
Garrard
Zone 4A
Franklin
Zone 4A
Whitley
Zone 4A
Laurel
Zone 4A
Knox
Zone 4A
Harlan
Zone 4A
Leslie
Zone 4A
Campbell
Zone 4A
Letcher
Zone 4A
Clay
Zone 4A
Bracken
Zone 4A
Harrison
Zone 4A
Boone
Zone 4A
Pendleton
Zone 4A
Carroll
Zone 4A
Grant
Zone 4A
Kenton
Zone 4A
Mason
Zone 4A
Fleming
Zone 4A
Gallatin
Zone 4A
Robertson
Zone 4A
Boyd
Zone 4A
Greenup
Zone 4A
Lawrence
Zone 4A
Carter
Zone 4A
Lewis
Zone 4A
Elliott
Zone 4A
Martin
Zone 4A
Johnson
Zone 4A
Floyd
Zone 4A
Wolfe
Zone 4A
Breathitt
Zone 4A
Lee
Zone 4A
Owsley
Zone 4A
Perry
Zone 4A
Morgan
Zone 4A
Magoffin
Zone 4A
Pike
Zone 4A
Knott
Zone 4A
McCracken
Zone 4A
Calloway
Zone 4A
Carlisle
Zone 4A
Ballard
Zone 4A
Marshall
Zone 4A
Graves
Zone 4A
Livingston
Zone 4A
Hickman
Zone 4A
Lyon
Zone 4A
Fulton
Zone 4A
Crittenden
Zone 4A
Warren
Zone 4A
Barren
Zone 4A
Metcalfe
Zone 4A
Monroe
Zone 4A
Allen
Zone 4A
Logan
Zone 4A
Todd
Zone 4A
Edmonson
Zone 4A
Trigg
Zone 4A
Christian
Zone 4A
Butler
Zone 4A
Daviess
Zone 4A
Ohio
Zone 4A
Muhlenberg
Zone 4A
McLean
Zone 4A
Hancock
Zone 4A
Webster
Zone 4A
Henderson
Zone 4A
Hopkins
Zone 4A
Caldwell
Zone 4A
Union
Zone 4A
Pulaski
Zone 4A
Casey
Zone 4A
Clinton
Zone 4A
Russell
Zone 4A
McCreary
Zone 4A
Wayne
Zone 4A
Hart
Zone 4A
Adair
Zone 4A
Larue
Zone 4A
Cumberland
Zone 4A
Taylor
Zone 4A

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