| CLIMATE | Hiawassee | Blairsville | United States |
| Rainfall (in.) | 55.4 | 55.4 | 36.5 |
| Snowfall (in.) | 4 | 4 | 25 |
| Precipitation Days | 120 | 120 | 100 |
| Sunny Days | 207 | 211 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 85 | 85 | 86.5 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 25.1 | 25.1 | 20.5 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 40 | 44 | 44 |
| UV Index | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 2,094 | 1,956 | 1,443 |