| | Sikeston, MO | Des Plaines, IL | United States |
| Rainfall | 48.1 | 36 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 3.7 | 36 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 98.4 | 125.3 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 214 | 187 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 90.8 | 83.6 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 26.7 | 16.9 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.1 | 6.9 | 7 |
| UV Index | 4 | 3.6 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 328 | 633 | 2443 |