Canton, Ohio Weather
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Canton weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 4Overcast——82°51°—
- FridayJun 5Overcast——85°58°+3°
- SaturdayJun 6Showers84%—79°64°-6°
- SundayJun 7Light Drizzle61%—82°63°+3°
- MondayJun 8Overcast——82°59°0°
- TuesdayJun 9Overcast11%—85°63°+3°
- WednesdayJun 10Overcast24%—86°64°+1°
PM2.5 at 12.8 µg/m³ (AQI 58) with a 0.96 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust. AQI down 20 over the last 6 hours — air quality is improving sharply.
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 12.8 µg/m³ (AQI 58) with a 0.96 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.96
- Wind
- light
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- stagnant smoke
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 3:56 AM
- Moonset
- 1:23 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Fireflies rise from the lawn
Canton at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 20°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: April 21 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Peak growing season
As of June 4, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | — | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
July brings Canton's warmest temperatures with a mean of 74°F, while January delivers the coldest at 28°F. June sees peak rainfall at 4.4 inches, contrasting with February's lightest precipitation of 2.4 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28° | 2.9″ | 7 |
| February | 30° | 2.4″ | 7 |
| March | 39° | 3.2″ | 8 |
| April | 51° | 3.9″ | 9 |
| May | 61° | 4.1″ | 9 |
| June | 70° | 4.4″ | 8 |
| July | 74° | 4.1″ | 7 |
| August | 72° | 3.6″ | 6 |
| September | 65° | 3.5″ | 6 |
| October | 54° | 3.3″ | 7 |
| November | 43° | 3.1″ | 7 |
| December | 33° | 2.9″ | 7 |
Regional context
Canton belongs to the warm-summer humid continental climate region, sharing temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with other cities in this classification.
Similar climates: Cleveland, OH, Akron, OH, Toledo, OH, Youngstown, OH, Lorain, OH.
Naturalist notes
Late April brings the return of American robins to Canton's residential areas, their early morning songs signaling the transition from spring's cool nights.
Forsythia bushes typically burst into yellow bloom during the first week of April, often coinciding with the last traces of winter's retreat.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Canton?
- Canton's final spring frost typically occurs around mid-April, while the first fall frost generally arrives around mid-November.
- What is the rainy season in Canton?
- June records the highest monthly rainfall with approximately 4.4 inches on average, contributing to the city's annual total of roughly 42 inches.
- What is the warmest month in Canton?
- July typically brings the warmest temperatures, averaging about 74°F.
- What is the coldest month in Canton?
- January typically delivers the coldest temperatures, averaging about 28°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Canton?
- Cool-season crops like peas and lettuce can be planted around the last spring frost in mid-April, while warm-season crops such as tomatoes and peppers should wait 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Canton get?
- Canton experiences approximately 89 rainy days per year on average.
- What hardiness zone is Canton?
- Canton's USDA hardiness zone depends on its lowest average winter temperature; the USDA's online lookup tool can provide the current zone designation using the city ZIP code.
Climate
Canton, Ohio experiences a warm-summer humid continental climate. January temperatures typically hover near 28°F, while July averages reach 74°F, creating a 46°F seasonal swing.
Annual precipitation totals approximately 42 inches, distributed across roughly 89 rainy days throughout the year.
Several factors determine Canton's weather patterns: its latitude of 40.8°N, proximity to large water bodies, and local elevation. These elements influence plant growth cycles, frost timing, and daily weather conditions.