| | Newport, SC | Surgoinsville, TN | United States |
| Rainfall | 44.1 | 45.1 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 2.6 | 9.1 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 99.3 | 115 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 214 | 199 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 90.8 | 86 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 30.4 | 24.2 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7 |
| UV Index | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 699 | 1122 | 2443 |