| | Joliet, MT | Columbus, MT | United States |
| Rainfall | 13.8 | 14 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 43 | 43 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 76.8 | 78 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 199 | 202 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 86 | 86.2 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 13.7 | 13.1 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7 |
| UV Index | 3.9 | 3.7 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 3737 | 3586 | 2443 |