What Climate Zone is Rock, Wisconsin?

Rock is in IECC Climate Zone 6A (Cold - Humid). Get accurate Manual J load calculations with official design temperatures for Rock.

Climate Zone
6A
Winter Design
-9°F
Summer Design
89°F
ZIP Codes
15

Rock, Wisconsin falls within IECC Climate Zone 6A (Cold - Humid), a heating-dominated region with humid moisture conditions. HVAC contractors working in Rock must use the official ASHRAE design temperatures of -9°F (99% winter) and 89°F (1% summer) when performing Manual J load calculations. These values represent the outdoor conditions your heating and cooling system must handle 99% and 1% of the year, respectively — ensuring proper equipment sizing without costly over- or under-sizing.

Because Zone 6A is heating-dominated, insulation levels are critical. Rock homes require a minimum of R-20 wall insulation, R-49 ceiling insulation, and windows with a U-factor of 0.3 or lower per the IECC 2021 energy code.

Rock Insulation Requirements (IECC 2021)

Minimum insulation R-values and window performance requirements for Climate Zone 6A in Rock, Wisconsin.

Building ComponentMinimum RequirementUnit
Ceiling / Attic InsulationR-49R-value
Wall InsulationR-20R-value
Floor InsulationR-30R-value
Window U-Factor0.3BTU/hr-ft²-°F
Window SHGC0.4Coefficient
Air Infiltration0.15ACH50

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Rock covers 15 ZIP codes: 53505, 53511, 53525, 53534, 53536, 53537, 53545, 53546, 53563, 53576 and 5 more

Rock Design Temperatures

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

Winter 99% Design Temp
-9°F
Summer 1% Design Temp
89°F
Summer Wet Bulb
73°F

IECC Requirements for Zone 6A

Minimum insulation and window requirements for Rock 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 Rock

Heating Systems

Gas furnace (96%+ AFUE)
Boiler
Cold climate heat pump
Typical AFUE
96-98%

Cooling Systems

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

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