| | Independence, VA | Elizabethton, TN | United States |
| Rainfall | 42.7 | 43.8 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 13.5 | 10.9 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 112.8 | 134.9 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 185 | 198 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 82.5 | 85.6 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 21 | 25.4 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7 |
| UV Index | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 2680 | 1526 | 2443 |