Climate ZonesOhioColumbus

Columbus, Ohio HVAC Climate Zone

Columbus is located in IECC Climate Zone 5A (Cool - Humid). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official design temperatures for Columbus.

Climate Zone
5A
Winter Design
0°F
Summer Design
91°F
ZIP Codes
24

Columbus HVAC Contractors: Get Your Free Manual J Report

Climate Zone 5A requires precise load calculations. Upload your Columbus blueprint and get a professional Manual J report in 60 seconds— first report is FREE. Pre-loaded with Columbus's exact design temperatures (0°F winter / 91°F summer).

Claim Free Report
No credit card required

Verify Your Columbus ZIP Code

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

Columbus covers 24 ZIP codes: 43201, 43202, 43203, 43204, 43205, 43206, 43207, 43210, 43211, 43212 and 14 more

Columbus Design Temperatures

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

Winter 99% Design Temp
0°F
Summer 1% Design Temp
91°F
Summer Wet Bulb
75°F

IECC Requirements for Zone 5A

Minimum insulation and window requirements for Columbus 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 Columbus

Heating Systems

Gas furnace (95%+ AFUE)
Boiler
Heat pump (cold climate)
Typical AFUE
95-98%

Cooling Systems

AC (13-16 SEER)
Heat pump
Typical SEER
13-16 SEER

Related Climate Zone Pages

Learn More About
Climate Zone 5A
View All Zones in
Ohio
HVAC Permits for
Columbus, Ohio

Get Free Manual J Calculations for Columbus

Upload your Columbus blueprint and get a professional Manual J load calculation using official Zone 5A design temperatures. First report is FREE.

Columbus design temps
Zone 5A compliant
Ready in 60 seconds
Upload Blueprint → Get Free Report

Join 10,000+ Columbus contractors who trust AutoHVAC