New Orleans, Louisiana HVAC Climate Zone

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

Climate Zone
2A
Winter Design
32°F
Summer Design
95°F
ZIP Codes
62

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New Orleans covers 62 ZIP codes: 70112, 70113, 70114, 70115, 70116, 70117, 70118, 70119, 70121, 70122 and 52 more

New Orleans Design Temperatures

Official ASHRAE design temperatures for New Orleans, 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans

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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