| CLIMATE | Albuquerque | St. Charles | United States |
| Rainfall (in.) | 15.3 | 37.6 | 36.5 |
| Snowfall (in.) | 26.7 | 13.4 | 25 |
| Precipitation Days | 81 | 94 | 100 |
| Sunny Days | 280 | 202 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 89 | 90 | 86.5 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 26.1 | 20.5 | 20.5 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 63 | 34 | 44 |
| UV Index | 6.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 5,163 | 521 | 1,443 |