Canton, SD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Canton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Canton.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Canton
What is the weather usually like in Canton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 6°F average low
- 27.8 inprecipitation per year · 707 mm
- 36.1 insnowfall per year · 92 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Canton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CANTON, SD US (USC00391392), adjusted for the elevation of Canton.
Canton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Canton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 5:17 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| February | 7:22 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| March | 7:36 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:41 AM | 8:10 PM | 13 h 28 min |
| May | 6:00 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 45 min |
| June | 5:43 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 26 min |
| July | 5:58 AM | 9:06 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| August | 6:30 AM | 8:31 PM | 14 h 0 min |
| September | 7:04 AM | 7:38 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 7:39 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 5 min |
| November | 7:18 AM | 5:03 PM | 9 h 45 min |
| December | 7:50 AM | 4:53 PM | 9 h 2 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).
What is the weather like in Canton?
Canton has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 6°F (-15°C).
It gets about 27.8 inches (707 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 36 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Canton is June to September. At 1,270 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 Canton
What is the hottest month in Canton?
July, with an average high of 83°F (29°C).
What is the coldest month in Canton?
January, with an average low of 6°F (-15°C).
How much does it rain in Canton?
About 27.8 inches (707 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Canton?
Yes, about 36 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Canton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Canton have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
What is the weather like in Canton in November?
Highs average 44°F and lows 23°F, with about 1.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Canton?
Around 7:18 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 5:03 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Canton weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Canton.
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