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What Climate Zone is Laurel, Kentucky?

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

Climate Zone
4A
Winter Design
13°F
Summer Design
91°F
ZIP Codes
11

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Laurel covers 11 ZIP codes: 40729, 40737, 40740, 40741, 40744, 40724, 40742, 40743, 40745, 40750 and 1 more

Laurel Design Temperatures

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

Winter 99% Design Temp
13°F
Summer 1% Design Temp
91°F
Summer Wet Bulb
75°F

IECC Requirements for Zone 4A

Minimum insulation and window requirements for Laurel per IECC 2021.

Wall Insulation:R-20
Roof/Ceiling:R-49
Floor Insulation:R-19
Window U-Factor:0.32
Window SHGC:0.4

Energy Code: 2021 IECC

Recommended HVAC Equipment for Laurel

Heating Systems

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

Cooling Systems

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

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