Climate Insights for Canton Municipal Airport

Sheridan County, South Dakota, United States

Hottest
Luglio
29°C peak
Coldest
Gennaio
-10°C low
Wettest
Maggio
129mm rain
Best to Visit
Luglio, Agosto, Settembre
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Canton Municipal Airport is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 818mm of precipitation falls per year. Maggio is the wettest month, receiving around 129mm of rainfall. Canton Municipal Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: Luglio, Giugno, Agosto. The coldest months are Gennaio, Febbraio, Dicembre, when temperatures can drop to -10°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 74cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -2° Average: -7° Min: -10° Feb Max: 0° Average: -5° Min: -10° Mar Max: 9° Average: 2° Min: -2° Apr Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 3° May Max: 22° Average: 16° Min: 10° Jun Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 17° Jul Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 18° Aug Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 17° Sep Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 14° Oct Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 5° Nov Max: 9° Average: 3° Min: -2° Dec Max: 1° Average: -3° Min: -7°
Max
Average
Min

Canton Municipal Airport has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is Luglio, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is Gennaio, when overnight lows fall to -10°C and the daily average is -7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 16mm Feb Precipitation: 24mm Snow: 14mm Mar Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 13mm Apr Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 6mm May Precipitation: 129mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 75mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 8mm Dec Precipitation: 39mm Snow: 15mm
Precipitation
Snow

Canton Municipal Airport is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 818mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 68mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 129mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 24mm. That's 104mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 74cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 16cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 23km/h Feb Wind Speed: 24km/h Mar Wind Speed: 25km/h Apr Wind Speed: 27km/h May Wind Speed: 23km/h Jun Wind Speed: 22km/h Jul Wind Speed: 19km/h Aug Wind Speed: 20km/h Sep Wind Speed: 22km/h Oct Wind Speed: 24km/h Nov Wind Speed: 23km/h Dec Wind Speed: 23km/h
Wind Speed

Canton Municipal Airport is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 27km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 8km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 23km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 20km/h in summer, 23km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

92 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Canton Municipal Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Canton Municipal Airport is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in Luglio at around 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in Gennaio near -10°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -2 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 277mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 25km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 17 to 29°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 276mm for the season, averaging 92mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 20km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -2 to 26°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 177mm for the season, averaging 59mm per month. Expect around 9cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -10 to 1°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 88mm over the season and a monthly average of 29mm. Expect around 44cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential — exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -7°
Feb -5°
Mar
Apr
May 16°
Jun 23°
Jul 24°
Aug 22°
Sep 19°
Oct 10°
Nov
Dec -3°

The best time to visit Canton Municipal Airport is during Luglio, Agosto and Settembre, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 82mm per month. By contrast, Gennaio can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -10°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Canton Municipal Airport based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-10 °C
-2 °C
23 km/h
25 mm
16 cm
Feb
-10 °C
0 °C
24 km/h
24 mm
14 cm
Mar Current
-2 °C
9 °C
25 km/h
57 mm
13 cm
Apr
3 °C
15 °C
27 km/h
92 mm
6 cm
May
10 °C
22 °C
23 km/h
129 mm
1 cm
Jun
17 °C
29 °C
22 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
29 °C
19 km/h
75 mm
0 cm
Aug
17 °C
28 °C
20 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
Sep
14 °C
26 °C
22 km/h
76 mm
0 cm
Oct
5 °C
17 °C
24 km/h
64 mm
1 cm
Nov
-2 °C
9 °C
23 km/h
37 mm
8 cm
Dec
-7 °C
1 °C
23 km/h
39 mm
15 cm
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