| | Topeka, KS | Big Rapids, MI | United States |
| Rainfall | 37.7 | 36.1 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 15.6 | 66.5 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 90 | 131.6 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 215 | 160 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 89 | 81.4 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 18.6 | 12.6 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 7.2 | 6.4 | 7 |
| UV Index | 4.3 | 3.3 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 948 | 928 | 2443 |