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What Climate Zone is Ascension, Louisiana?

Ascension is in IECC Climate Zone 2A (Hot - Humid). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official design temperatures for Ascension.

Climate Zone
2A
Winter Design
32°F
Summer Design
95°F
ZIP Codes
11

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Ascension covers 11 ZIP codes: 70346, 70707, 70718, 70725, 70728, 70734, 70737, 70738, 70769, 70774 and 1 more

Ascension Design Temperatures

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

Winter 99% Design Temp
32°F
Summer 1% Design Temp
95°F
Summer Wet Bulb
77°F

IECC Requirements for Zone 2A

Minimum insulation and window requirements for Ascension per IECC 2021.

Wall Insulation:R-13
Roof/Ceiling:R-30
Floor Insulation:R-13
Window U-Factor:0.4
Window SHGC:0.25

Energy Code: 2015 IECC

Recommended HVAC Equipment for Ascension

Heating Systems

Gas furnace
Heat pump
Electric resistance
Typical AFUE
80-92%

Cooling Systems

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

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