| | Sparta, NC | Floyd, VA | United States |
| Rainfall | 50 | 45.8 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 15.1 | 18.1 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 128.5 | 127.3 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 205 | 212 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 82 | 82 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 20.2 | 22.2 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7 |
| UV Index | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 2930 | 2493 | 2443 |