| | McLean, VA | Columbia, MD | United States |
| Rainfall | 43.8 | 45 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 20.1 | 17.3 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 117 | 113.9 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 203 | 212 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 86 | 87.9 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 24.5 | 23.9 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7 |
| UV Index | 4 | 3.9 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 285 | 404 | 2443 |