| CLIMATE | Bellingham | Rapid City | United States |
| Rainfall (in.) | 36 | 18.1 | 36.5 |
| Snowfall (in.) | 11.6 | 36.9 | 25 |
| Precipitation Days | 168 | 85 | 100 |
| Sunny Days | 157 | 226 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 74 | 86 | 86.5 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 30.1 | 12.4 | 20.5 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 77 | 61 | 44 |
| UV Index | 2.5 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 190 | 3,368 | 1,443 |