| | Lowell, IN | Crete, IL | United States |
| Rainfall | 39.6 | 39.1 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 23.5 | 28 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 115.4 | 109.6 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 187 | 186 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 83.6 | 83.6 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 15.6 | 15.6 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| UV Index | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 669 | 728 | 2443 |