Climate ZonesLouisianaOrleans

What Climate Zone is Orleans, Louisiana?

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

Climate Zone
2A
Winter Design
32°F
Summer Design
95°F
ZIP Codes
1

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Orleans covers 1 ZIP codes: 70149

Orleans Design Temperatures

Official ASHRAE design temperatures for 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 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 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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