| | Fries, VA | Independence, VA | United States |
| Rainfall | 41.5 | 42.7 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 17.2 | 13.5 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 113.6 | 112.8 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 184 | 185 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 81.7 | 82.5 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 20.8 | 21 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7 |
| UV Index | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 2185 | 2680 | 2443 |