| | Sparta, NC | Banner Elk, NC | United States |
| Rainfall | 50 | 55 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 15.1 | 41.5 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 128.5 | 140.5 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 205 | 204 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 82 | 74.5 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 20.2 | 19.7 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.2 | 6.7 | 7 |
| UV Index | 4.4 | 5 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 2930 | 3701 | 2443 |