| | Grand Ridge, IL | Vinton, VA | United States |
| Rainfall | 37.7 | 41.6 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 23.3 | 15.4 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 112.1 | 121.4 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 188 | 211 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 84 | 86.7 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 14.4 | 25.8 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7 | 7.5 | 7 |
| UV Index | 3.8 | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 650 | 925 | 2443 |