| | Columbus, NE | McCook, NE | United States |
| Rainfall | 28.5 | 21.5 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 29.9 | 24.8 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 88.7 | 67.5 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 222 | 222 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 86.6 | 90 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 12.9 | 13.5 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7 |
| UV Index | 4 | 4 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 1447 | 2575 | 2443 |