Climate ZonesNew Mexico

New Mexico HVAC Climate Zones

New Mexico spans 3 IECC climate zones. Find your exact zone, design temperatures, and get free Manual J load calculations for any New Mexico location.

Find Your New Mexico Climate Zone

Climate Zones in New Mexico

Climate Zone 3B

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Warm - Dry

Design Temperatures

Winter
35°F
Summer
99°F
Wet Bulb
68°F

IECC 2021 Requirements

Wall:R-20
Roof:R-30
Floor:R-19
Window U:0.32

Load Characteristic

Balanced Loads
dry Climate

Climate Zone 4B

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Mixed - Dry

Design Temperatures

Winter
3°F
Summer
92°F
Wet Bulb
62°F

IECC 2021 Requirements

Wall:R-20
Roof:R-49
Floor:R-19
Window U:0.32

Load Characteristic

Balanced Loads
dry Climate

Climate Zone 5B

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Cool - Dry

Design Temperatures

Winter
-7°F
Summer
91°F
Wet Bulb
63°F

IECC 2021 Requirements

Wall:R-20
Roof:R-49
Floor:R-30
Window U:0.3

Load Characteristic

Heating-Dominated
dry Climate

Recommended Equipment for New Mexico

Based on Climate Zone 3B (Warm - Dry), here are typical HVAC equipment specifications for New Mexico installations.

Heating Systems

Gas furnace
Heat pump
Typical AFUE Rating
90-95%

Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency for New Mexico furnaces

Cooling Systems

AC (14-16 SEER)
Typical SEER Rating
14-16 SEER

Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio for New Mexico AC systems

Why Accurate Climate Data Matters in New Mexico

Accurate Sizing

New Mexico's climate zone data ensures proper equipment sizing. No more callbacks from oversized or undersized systems.

Code Compliance

New Mexico building departments require IECC-compliant Manual J calculations. Our tool uses official New Mexico climate data.

Energy Savings

Right-sized systems based on New Mexico climate data reduce energy costs for homeowners and improve your reputation.

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