| | Sparta, NC | Mountain Village, AK | United States |
| Rainfall | 50 | 18.5 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 15.1 | 61.8 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 128.5 | 146.1 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 205 | 144 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 82 | 63.4 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 20.2 | 0.8 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.2 | 4.7 | 7 |
| UV Index | 4.4 | 1.4 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 2930 | 43 | 2443 |