| | Beatrice, NE | Springfield, IL | United States |
| Rainfall | 31.6 | 38.4 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 19.3 | 17.7 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 81.1 | 103.4 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 218 | 196 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 88.1 | 85.4 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 14.1 | 18.4 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7 |
| UV Index | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 1286 | 600 | 2443 |