Climate ZonesMinnesotaDakota

Dakota, Minnesota HVAC Climate Zone

Dakota is located in IECC Climate Zone 6A (Cold - Humid). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official design temperatures for Dakota.

Climate Zone
6A
Winter Design
-9°F
Summer Design
89°F
ZIP Codes
19

Dakota HVAC Contractors: Get Your Free Manual J Report

Climate Zone 6A requires precise load calculations. Upload your Dakota blueprint and get a professional Manual J report in 60 seconds— first report is FREE. Pre-loaded with Dakota's exact design temperatures (-9°F winter / 89°F summer).

Claim Free Report
No credit card required

Verify Your Dakota ZIP Code

Enter your ZIP code to confirm it's in Dakota and get climate zone details.

Dakota covers 19 ZIP codes: 55010, 55024, 55031, 55033, 55044, 55065, 55068, 55075, 55076, 55077 and 9 more

Dakota Design Temperatures

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

Winter 99% Design Temp
-9°F
Summer 1% Design Temp
89°F
Summer Wet Bulb
73°F

IECC Requirements for Zone 6A

Minimum insulation and window requirements for Dakota per IECC 2021.

Wall Insulation:R-20
Roof/Ceiling:R-49
Floor Insulation:R-30
Window U-Factor:0.3
Window SHGC:0.4

Energy Code: 2020 IECC

Recommended HVAC Equipment for Dakota

Heating Systems

Gas furnace (96%+ AFUE)
Boiler
Cold climate heat pump
Typical AFUE
96-98%

Cooling Systems

AC (13-15 SEER)
Typical SEER
13-15 SEER

Related Climate Zone Pages

Learn More About
Climate Zone 6A
View All Zones in
Minnesota
HVAC Permits for
Dakota, Minnesota

Get Free Manual J Calculations for Dakota

Upload your Dakota blueprint and get a professional Manual J load calculation using official Zone 6A design temperatures. First report is FREE.

Dakota design temps
Zone 6A compliant
Ready in 60 seconds
Upload Blueprint → Get Free Report

Join 10,000+ Dakota contractors who trust AutoHVAC