| | Gary, MN | Detroit Lakes, MN | United States |
| Rainfall | 25 | 26.7 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 43.3 | 47 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 89.6 | 100.7 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 195 | 194 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 80.6 | 80.5 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | -3 | -3.3 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 7 |
| UV Index | 2.9 | 2.9 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 1099 | 1371 | 2443 |