| CLIMATE | North Chicago | Scottsdale | United States |
| Rainfall (in.) | 32.9 | 8.1 | 36.5 |
| Snowfall (in.) | 37.1 | 0.1 | 25 |
| Precipitation Days | 110 | 36 | 100 |
| Sunny Days | 188 | 299 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 82 | 104 | 86.5 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 13.4 | 35.9 | 20.5 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 49 | 45 | 44 |
| UV Index | 3.7 | 6.4 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 681 | 1,357 | 1,443 |
