| | Laurel, MT | Shepherd, MT | United States |
| Rainfall | 14.2 | 14 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 47.8 | 44.3 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 93.5 | 77.7 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 203 | 201 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 86.5 | 87.9 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 15.8 | 12.2 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7 |
| UV Index | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 3300 | 3107 | 2443 |