| | Benton, IL | Newton, IL | United States |
| Rainfall | 44.1 | 43.7 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 5.8 | 14 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 88.8 | 106.2 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 210 | 204 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 88.2 | 86.6 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 23.8 | 20.6 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7 |
| UV Index | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 472 | 535 | 2443 |