| | Smithfield, NC | Sanford, NC | United States |
| Rainfall | 46.7 | 46.6 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 2.1 | 2.6 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 105.1 | 106.9 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 220 | 215 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 89.1 | 89.5 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 29.2 | 29.1 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7 |
| UV Index | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 148 | 358 | 2443 |