| | Franklin, WI | Sterling, VA | United States |
| Rainfall | 36 | 42 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 44.8 | 21.5 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 123.6 | 116.2 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 189 | 197 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 82.3 | 85.8 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 12.9 | 23.5 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7 |
| UV Index | 3.3 | 4 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 807 | 292 | 2443 |