| CLIMATE | Rockdale | Traverse City | United States |
| Rainfall (in.) | 37.1 | 30.2 | 36.5 |
| Snowfall (in.) | 0.6 | 81.1 | 25 |
| Precipitation Days | 78 | 128 | 100 |
| Sunny Days | 225 | 163 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 96 | 81 | 86.5 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 38.4 | 14.9 | 20.5 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 24 | 57 | 44 |
| UV Index | 6.1 | 3.2 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 510 | 608 | 1,443 |