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What Climate Zone is Carson City, Nevada?

Carson City is in IECC Climate Zone 5B (Cool - Dry). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official design temperatures for Carson City.

Climate Zone
5B
Winter Design
-7°F
Summer Design
91°F
ZIP Codes
9

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Carson City covers 9 ZIP codes: 89701, 89702, 89703, 89706, 89711, 89712, 89713, 89714, 89721

Carson City Design Temperatures

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

Winter 99% Design Temp
-7°F
Summer 1% Design Temp
91°F
Summer Wet Bulb
63°F

IECC Requirements for Zone 5B

Minimum insulation and window requirements for Carson City 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: 2021 IECC

Recommended HVAC Equipment for Carson City

Heating Systems

Gas furnace (95%+ AFUE)
Typical AFUE
95-98%

Cooling Systems

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

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