| | Burke, SD | Hill City, SD | United States |
| Rainfall | 25.4 | 20.8 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 46.1 | 55.4 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 78.1 | 93.4 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 224 | 228 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 85.8 | 80.3 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 10 | 15.9 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7 | 6.7 | 7 |
| UV Index | 3.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 2195 | 4984 | 2443 |