| | Hot Springs, VA | Rapid City, SD | United States |
| Rainfall | 42.3 | 18.2 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 28.8 | 38 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 127.3 | 85.4 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 200 | 226 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 82.2 | 85.3 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 20.3 | 14.2 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.2 | 7 | 7 |
| UV Index | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 2238 | 3241 | 2443 |