| | Fosston, MN | Fertile, MN | United States |
| Rainfall | 25.1 | 25 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 42.1 | 43.2 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 90.6 | 95.1 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 196 | 196 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 79.8 | 79.9 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | -3.9 | -3.3 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 6.2 | 6.2 | 7 |
| UV Index | 3.1 | 3.1 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 1296 | 1138 | 2443 |