Virginia HVAC Climate Zones

Virginia is in IECC Climate Zone 4A (Mixed - Humid). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official design temperatures and IECC requirements.

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Climate Zone in Virginia

Climate Zone 4A

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Mixed - Humid

Design Temperatures

Winter
13°F
Summer
91°F
Wet Bulb
75°F

IECC 2021 Requirements

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

Load Characteristic

Balanced Loads
humid Climate

Recommended Equipment for Virginia

Based on Climate Zone 4A (Mixed - Humid), here are typical HVAC equipment specifications for Virginia installations.

Heating Systems

Gas furnace (90%+ AFUE)
Heat pump
Typical AFUE Rating
92-96%

Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency for Virginia furnaces

Cooling Systems

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

Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio for Virginia AC systems

Why Accurate Climate Data Matters in Virginia

Accurate Sizing

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

Code Compliance

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

Energy Savings

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

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Climate Zones by City in Virginia

Get detailed climate zone information for major cities

Fairfax
Zone 4A
Loudoun
Zone 4A
Culpeper
Zone 4A
Prince William
Zone 4A
Fauquier
Zone 4A
Fairfax City
Zone 4A
Clarke
Zone 4A
Arlington
Zone 4A
Stafford
Zone 4A
Spotsylvania
Zone 4A
Caroline
Zone 4A
Northumberland
Zone 4A
Orange
Zone 4A
Essex
Zone 4A
Westmoreland
Zone 4A
King George
Zone 4A
Richmond City
Zone 4A
Lancaster
Zone 4A
Fredericksburg City
Zone 4A
Warren
Zone 4A
Shenandoah
Zone 4A
Rappahannock
Zone 4A
Page
Zone 4A
Madison
Zone 4A
Rockingham
Zone 4A
Augusta
Zone 4A
Albemarle
Zone 4A
Nelson
Zone 4A
Greene
Zone 4A
Louisa
Zone 4A
Fluvanna
Zone 4A
Gloucester
Zone 4A
Amelia
Zone 4A
Buckingham
Zone 4A
Hanover
Zone 4A
King William
Zone 4A
New Kent
Zone 4A
Mathews
Zone 4A
King and Queen
Zone 4A
Cumberland
Zone 4A
Charles City
Zone 4A
Middlesex
Zone 4A
Goochland
Zone 4A
Henrico
Zone 4A
Chesterfield
Zone 4A
Powhatan
Zone 4A
James City
Zone 4A
Accomack
Zone 4A
Isle of Wight
Zone 4A
Northampton
Zone 4A
York
Zone 4A
Prince George
Zone 4A
Brunswick
Zone 4A
Nottoway
Zone 4A
Southampton
Zone 4A
Dinwiddie
Zone 4A
Surry
Zone 4A
Greensville
Zone 4A
Sussex
Zone 4A
Prince Edward
Zone 4A
Mecklenburg
Zone 4A
Charlottesville City
Zone 4A
Appomattox
Zone 4A
Lunenburg
Zone 4A
Roanoke City
Zone 4A
Patrick
Zone 4A
Henry
Zone 4A
Pulaski
Zone 4A
Montgomery
Zone 4A
Botetourt
Zone 4A
Franklin City
Zone 4A
Pittsylvania
Zone 4A
Floyd
Zone 4A
Giles
Zone 4A
Bedford City
Zone 4A
Craig
Zone 4A
Washington
Zone 4A
Wise
Zone 4A
Dickenson
Zone 4A
Lee
Zone 4A
Russell
Zone 4A
Buchanan
Zone 4A
Scott
Zone 4A
Grayson
Zone 4A
Smyth
Zone 4A
Carroll
Zone 4A
Wythe
Zone 4A
Bland
Zone 4A
Tazewell
Zone 4A
Bath
Zone 4A
Highland
Zone 4A
Rockbridge
Zone 4A
Alleghany
Zone 4A
Campbell
Zone 4A
Halifax
Zone 4A
Amherst
Zone 4A

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