Austin, Texas HVAC Climate Zone

Austin is located in IECC Climate Zone 2B (Hot - Dry). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official design temperatures for Austin.

Climate Zone
2B
Winter Design
31°F
Summer Design
108°F
ZIP Codes
44

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Austin covers 44 ZIP codes: 78701, 78702, 78703, 78704, 78705, 78712, 78717, 78719, 78721, 78722 and 34 more

Austin Design Temperatures

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

Winter 99% Design Temp
31°F
Summer 1% Design Temp
108°F
Summer Wet Bulb
71°F

IECC Requirements for Zone 2B

Minimum insulation and window requirements for Austin per IECC 2021.

Wall Insulation:R-13
Roof/Ceiling:R-30
Floor Insulation:R-13
Window U-Factor:0.4
Window SHGC:0.25

Energy Code: 2021 IECC

Recommended HVAC Equipment for Austin

Heating Systems

Gas furnace
Heat pump
Electric resistance
Typical AFUE
80-90%

Cooling Systems

AC (14-16 SEER)
Evaporative cooling (swamp cooler)
Typical SEER
14-16 SEER

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