| | Kassel, SD | Karlsruhe, ND | United States |
| Rainfall | 25.3 | 18 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 36.2 | 37.3 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 80.6 | 62.6 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 210 | 201 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 86 | 81.9 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 8.6 | -1.6 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 6.9 | 6.5 | 7 |
| UV Index | 3.6 | 3 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 1346 | 1542 | 2443 |