| | Marion, IA | Sandy, OR | United States |
| Rainfall | 36.5 | 69.6 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 27.2 | 4.5 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 108.7 | 174.7 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 188 | 141 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 84.3 | 78.1 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 11.3 | 34.3 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 6.9 | 7 | 7 |
| UV Index | 3.6 | 2.8 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 846 | 981 | 2443 |