| | Marion, VA | West Jefferson, NC | United States |
| Rainfall | 42.2 | 53.2 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 16.2 | 23.9 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 133.5 | 133.5 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 189 | 197 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 83.3 | 80 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 21.3 | 20.1 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.3 | 7.1 | 7 |
| UV Index | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 2172 | 2976 | 2443 |