| | Slayton, MN | Ishpeming, MI | United States |
| Rainfall | 28.7 | 32.2 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 43.7 | 156.7 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 87.5 | 151.9 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 205 | 184 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 82.5 | 77.6 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 5.1 | 3.9 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 6.7 | 5.5 | 7 |
| UV Index | 3.6 | 3.1 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 1608 | 1407 | 2443 |