West Canton, NC weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

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West Canton weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Canton.

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What is the weather usually like in West Canton?

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Oceanic climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°35°52°69°86°46°23°Jan50°26°Feb56°31°Mar65°39°Apr73°48°May78°56°Jun81°60°Jul80°59°Aug75°53°Sep67°40°Oct57°30°Nov50°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.6"Jan4.3"Feb4.4"Mar4.5"Apr4.2"May4.2"Jun4.1"Jul4.3"Aug4.3"Sep3.0"Oct3.6"Nov4.7"Dec

Best time to visit West Canton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WAYNESVILLE 1 E, NC US (USC00319147), adjusted for the elevation of West Canton.

West Canton weather month by month

January
46° 23°F
4.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.6 in of snow
February
50° 26°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
March
56° 31°F
4.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 3.0 in of snow
April
65° 39°F
4.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
May
73° 48°F
4.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
June
78° 56°F
4.2 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
81° 60°F
4.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
August
80° 59°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
September
75° 53°F
4.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
67° 40°F
3.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
57° 30°F
3.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
December
50° 26°F
4.7 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in West Canton through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:38 AM5:43 PM10 h 4 min
February7:16 AM6:14 PM10 h 58 min
March7:40 AM7:40 PM11 h 59 min
April6:57 AM8:05 PM13 h 8 min
May6:25 AM8:30 PM14 h 5 min
June6:14 AM8:49 PM14 h 35 min
July6:26 AM8:48 PM14 h 22 min
August6:49 AM8:22 PM13 h 32 min
September7:13 AM7:40 PM12 h 26 min
October7:36 AM6:57 PM11 h 20 min
November7:05 AM5:26 PM10 h 20 min
December7:32 AM5:21 PM9 h 49 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).

What is the weather like in West Canton?

West Canton has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 50.2 inches (1,276 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is October. Snow is common: about 11 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit West Canton is May–June and August–September. At 2,746 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in West Canton

What is the hottest month in West Canton?

July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in West Canton?

January, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in West Canton?

About 50.2 inches (1,276 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in West Canton?

Yes, about 11 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit West Canton?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does West Canton have?

Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).

What is the weather like in West Canton in November?

Highs average 57°F and lows 30°F, with about 3.6 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in West Canton?

Around 7:05 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:26 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this West Canton weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of West Canton.

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