| | Cherokee, KS | Whiting, KS | United States |
| Rainfall | 46 | 37.4 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 10.2 | 14.7 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 98 | 84 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 212 | 209 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 89.7 | 88 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 23.3 | 15.9 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7 |
| UV Index | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 948 | 1115 | 2443 |