| | Oelwein, IA | Detroit Lakes, MN | United States |
| Rainfall | 36.8 | 26.7 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 34.6 | 47 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 108 | 100.7 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 192 | 194 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 82.4 | 80.5 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 6.6 | -3.3 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 6.7 | 6.3 | 7 |
| UV Index | 4 | 2.9 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 1040 | 1371 | 2443 |