Minneapolis, Minnesota HVAC Climate Zone

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

Climate Zone
6A
Winter Design
-9°F
Summer Design
89°F
ZIP Codes
70

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Minneapolis covers 70 ZIP codes: 55401, 55402, 55403, 55404, 55405, 55406, 55407, 55408, 55409, 55410 and 60 more

Minneapolis Design Temperatures

Official ASHRAE design temperatures for Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis

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

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