| | Sparta, NC | Marion, NC | United States |
| Rainfall | 50 | 50.2 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 15.1 | 4.2 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 128.5 | 112.6 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 205 | 216 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 82 | 89 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 20.2 | 25 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7 |
| UV Index | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 2930 | 1430 | 2443 |