| | Newton, IA | Chariton, IA | United States |
| Rainfall | 35.9 | 38.6 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 27.9 | 25.1 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 102.8 | 101.8 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 200 | 206 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 84.2 | 85.3 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 10.4 | 12.1 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 6.9 | 7 | 7 |
| UV Index | 3.9 | 3.7 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 955 | 1040 | 2443 |