| | Norton Shores, MI | Poplar Grove, IL | United States |
| Rainfall | 34.4 | 37.2 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 79 | 32.2 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 119.5 | 118.1 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 165 | 194 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 79.7 | 82.9 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 19.6 | 11.3 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 6.6 | 6.8 | 7 |
| UV Index | 3.4 | 3.7 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 610 | 899 | 2443 |