Canton, SD has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. During the summer months, temperatures usually range from the mid-70s to low 90s, with occasional days reaching up to 100 degrees. Winters are typically cold and dry, with temperatures ranging from the single digits to low 20s. Precipitation is fairly consistent throughout the year in Canton, with an average of around 25 inches annually. Snowfall can also be common in winter months, so be sure to bring your snow boots!
Canton, South Dakota gets 27 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Canton averages 30 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 208 sunny days per year in Canton. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Canton gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 85 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the July high is around 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 7
Rain: averages 27 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 30 inches of snow a year