| | Kirtland, NM | Montrose, CO | United States |
| Rainfall | 9.2 | 11.6 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 10.6 | 33.9 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 55.5 | 79.2 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 272 | 245 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 91.3 | 89.1 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 18.2 | 15.3 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.5 | 7.3 | 7 |
| UV Index | 6.1 | 6 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 5187 | 5807 | 2443 |