| CLIMATE | Groton | Colorado Springs | United States |
| Rainfall (in.) | 41.7 | 16.2 | 36.5 |
| Snowfall (in.) | 62 | 41.1 | 25 |
| Precipitation Days | 126 | 89 | 100 |
| Sunny Days | 200 | 243 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 84 | 85 | 86.5 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 12.7 | 16.4 | 20.5 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 49 | 67 | 44 |
| UV Index | 3.5 | 5.3 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 309 | 6,271 | 1,443 |
