| | Gary, IN | Whiting, IN | United States |
| Rainfall | 38.4 | 37.8 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 35.8 | 31.7 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 119.5 | 123.8 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 186 | 187 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 83 | 84.1 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 17.8 | 19.7 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7 | 7.1 | 7 |
| UV Index | 3.7 | 3.7 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 600 | 587 | 2443 |