| CLIMATE | Raleigh | Lexington-Fayette | United States |
| Rainfall (in.) | 45.2 | 45.6 | 36.5 |
| Snowfall (in.) | 4.6 | 17 | 25 |
| Precipitation Days | 103 | 130 | 100 |
| Sunny Days | 213 | 188 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 89 | 86 | 86.5 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 31.5 | 24.1 | 20.5 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 36 | 41 | 44 |
| UV Index | 4.9 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 288 | 998 | 1,443 |
