| | Lemont, IL | Portage, IN | United States |
| Rainfall | 39.4 | 39.7 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 29.9 | 39.2 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 120.7 | 120.7 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 187 | 178 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 83.9 | 82.5 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 15.1 | 17.3 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7 |
| UV Index | 3.6 | 3.7 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 607 | 636 | 2443 |