| | Sterling, VA | Shelby, NC | United States |
| Rainfall | 42 | 47.4 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 21.5 | 3.9 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 116.2 | 107.1 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 197 | 218 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 85.8 | 89.3 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 23.5 | 27.9 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7 |
| UV Index | 4 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 292 | 860 | 2443 |