| | Sterling, IL | Mankato, MN | United States |
| Rainfall | 37.9 | 31.7 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 28.6 | 42.6 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 103.2 | 92.6 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 201 | 193 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 83.8 | 83.5 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 12 | 5.1 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7 | 6.7 | 7 |
| UV Index | 3.6 | 3.1 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 659 | 830 | 2443 |