| | Brookings, SD | Waunakee, WI | United States |
| Rainfall | 25.8 | 35.9 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 34.6 | 42.9 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 84.7 | 116.2 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 212 | 187 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 81.9 | 82.1 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 3.8 | 10.5 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 6.7 | 6.7 | 7 |
| UV Index | 3.6 | 3.3 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 1617 | 928 | 2443 |