| | Hopkins, MN | Howell, MI | United States |
| Rainfall | 32.1 | 32.7 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 53.5 | 35.7 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 116.7 | 120 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 196 | 172 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 82.6 | 82.2 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 6.3 | 14.8 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 6.5 | 6.7 | 7 |
| UV Index | 3.1 | 3.4 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 1030 | 935 | 2443 |