| | New Ulm, MN | Alexandria, MN | United States |
| Rainfall | 31.2 | 26.7 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 38.8 | 44.3 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 91 | 101.8 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 198 | 202 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 82.7 | 81.4 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 5 | 1 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 6.7 | 6.4 | 7 |
| UV Index | 3.3 | 3.1 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 899 | 1407 | 2443 |