| | Brainerd, MN | Staples, MN | United States |
| Rainfall | 26.3 | 28.3 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 44 | 49 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 104.8 | 104.3 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 196 | 199 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 80.3 | 79.8 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | -1.1 | -1.3 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 7 |
| UV Index | 3.3 | 3.1 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 1217 | 1280 | 2443 |