| | Sanford, NC | Paintsville, KY | United States |
| Rainfall | 46.6 | 44.2 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 2.6 | 9.2 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 106.9 | 118.8 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 215 | 169 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 89.5 | 86 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 29.1 | 22.4 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.5 | 7.3 | 7 |
| UV Index | 4.7 | 4 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 358 | 614 | 2443 |