Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 45°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Canton, NY Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 45°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 38.2"
- Annual precip
- 144d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Canton
Canton, New York averages 45°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 45°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 38.2"
- annual precipitation · 77" snow
- 144 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
45°F (7°C)
Avg High
55°F
Avg Low
34°F
Annual Precip
38.2"
Annual Snow
77.3"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
45°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
38.2"
Plus 77.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Canton) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Canton area.
How Canton compares to every U.S. city
Canton's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Canton
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Canton, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 7°F (-14°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.2" | 18.9" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 8°F (-13°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.0" | 17.5" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.3" | 12.5" | 27.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0" | 3.5" | 16.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 2.6 | 0.1 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8" | 0.2" | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9" | 5.1" | 20.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.6" | 19.6" | 28.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.2"
Snow: 18.9"
12.5 days with precipitation
February 2.0"
Snow: 17.5"
10.6 days with precipitation
March 2.3"
Snow: 12.5"
10.6 days with precipitation
April 3.0"
Snow: 3.5"
11.7 days with precipitation
May 3.1"
13.0 days with precipitation
June 3.8"
13.3 days with precipitation
July 3.9"
12.8 days with precipitation
August 3.4"
11.2 days with precipitation
September 3.9"
11.8 days with precipitation
October 4.8"
Snow: 0.2"
13.8 days with precipitation
November 2.9"
Snow: 5.1"
12.1 days with precipitation
December 2.6"
Snow: 19.6"
13.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 30
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 9
50% probability date
Growing Season
144 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,844
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
431
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Canton's climate means for you
Canton runs 45°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 144 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 9 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,844 heating and 431 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Canton, NY
An annual average temperature of 45°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 55°F to a mean daily low of 34°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Canton, New York. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00014743 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Canton averages 38.2 inches of precipitation annually, with 77.3 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 144 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 9 and the first fall freeze near September 30. Turning to energy use, 7,844 heating degree days and 431 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Canton scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for January-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Canton, NY? ▼
The average annual temperature in Canton, New York is 45°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 7°F (-14°C).
How much rain does Canton get? ▼
Canton receives 38.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 77.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Canton? ▼
Canton has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Canton? ▼
Canton has approximately 144 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 9 and the first fall freeze around September 30.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Canton? ▼
Canton has 7,844 heating degree days and 431 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Canton climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00014743 near Canton.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00014743. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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