| | Columbus, OH | Zachary, LA | United States |
| Rainfall | 39.7 | 62.2 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 22.4 | 0.1 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 130 | 104.7 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 178 | 216 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 85.3 | 91.6 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 21 | 39.2 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.1 | 6.9 | 7 |
| UV Index | 5.6 | 5.9 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 781 | 102 | 2443 |