| | Marion, NC | Old Fort, NC | United States |
| Rainfall | 50.2 | 51.4 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 4.2 | 4.9 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 112.6 | 109.7 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 216 | 213 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 89 | 86.5 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 25 | 24.5 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.6 | 7.5 | 7 |
| UV Index | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 1430 | 1437 | 2443 |