Canton, Minnesota has a Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation climate (Köppen classification: Dfa). Average annual temperatures range from 34.4 °F (low) to 53.9 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 36.4 Inches. Canton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 4b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 11 - May 20 through the first frost around Sep. 21 - Sep. 30.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.9 °F | 22.9 °F | 1.0 in. |
| February | 9.5 °F | 27.3 °F | 1.06 in. |
| March | 21.6 °F | 40.1 °F | 1.79 in. |
| April | 33.4 °F | 54.7 °F | 3.72 in. |
| May | 45.9 °F | 66.9 °F | 4.54 in. |
| June | 56.5 °F | 76.5 °F | 6.2 in. |
| July | 59.8 °F | 80.0 °F | 4.32 in. |
| August | 57.0 °F | 77.9 °F | 4.29 in. |
| September | 48.7 °F | 71.5 °F | 3.5 in. |
| October | 36.4 °F | 58.0 °F | 2.8 in. |
| November | 24.4 °F | 42.0 °F | 1.8 in. |
| December | 13.1 °F | 28.7 °F | 1.34 in. |
| Annual | 34.4 °F | 53.9 °F | 36.36 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Sep. 21 - Sep. 30 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 11 - May 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 150-180 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 4b : -25°F to -20°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Abnormally Dry |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers With Year Around Precipitation |