| CLIMATE | Southern Pines | Houghton | United States |
| Rainfall (in.) | 48.9 | 35.9 | 36.5 |
| Snowfall (in.) | 5.2 | 168.8 | 25 |
| Precipitation Days | 87 | 160 | 100 |
| Sunny Days | 213 | 184 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 90 | 78 | 86.5 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 32.9 | 9.7 | 20.5 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 33 | 47 | 44 |
| UV Index | 4.9 | 3.2 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 455 | 789 | 1,443 |
