Canton (MS) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Canton, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C (93°F) in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 13°C (55°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 22°C (72°F) in August to 1°C (34°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Canton experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1384 mm (54 in) of precipitation annually. Canton experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 141 mm (5.6 in) in December, the wettest month, and 70 mm (2.8 in) in June, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Canton Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Canton can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 9.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Canton.

The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 77%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 71%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year