| | Sparta, IL | Casey, IL | United States |
| Rainfall | 43.9 | 43.3 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 11.1 | 14.1 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 96.4 | 106.9 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 206 | 196 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 88.4 | 86.5 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 22 | 20.5 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7 |
| UV Index | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 528 | 646 | 2443 |