| CLIMATE | East Grand Rapids | Palos Heights | United States |
| Rainfall (in.) | 37.1 | 36 | 36.5 |
| Snowfall (in.) | 73.2 | 39.1 | 25 |
| Precipitation Days | 144 | 121 | 100 |
| Sunny Days | 158 | 189 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 83 | 85 | 86.5 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 15.7 | 16.9 | 20.5 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 50 | 47 | 44 |
| UV Index | 3.4 | 3.6 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 752 | 630 | 1,443 |