| CLIMATE | Colorado Springs | Anchorage | United States |
| Rainfall (in.) | 16.2 | 17.2 | 36.5 |
| Snowfall (in.) | 41.1 | 76.3 | 25 |
| Precipitation Days | 89 | 122 | 100 |
| Sunny Days | 243 | 126 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 85 | 68 | 86.5 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 16.4 | 8.8 | 20.5 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 67 | 84 | 44 |
| UV Index | 5.3 | 1.4 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 6,271 | 215 | 1,443 |