| | Zion, IL | Rantoul, IL | United States |
| Rainfall | 35.6 | 39.9 | 38.1 |
| Snowfall | 40.7 | 18.2 | 27.8 |
| Precipitation Days | 113.4 | 103.7 | 106.2 |
| Sunny | 192 | 198 | 205 |
| Avg. July High | 80.3 | 84.9 | 85.8 |
| Avg. Jan. Low | 15.7 | 16.2 | 21.7 |
| Comfort Index (higher=better) | 6.8 | 7 | 7 |
| UV Index | 3.7 | 4 | 4.3 |
| Elevation ft. | 646 | 748 | 2443 |