Canton, Mississippi has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 53.3 °F (low) to 75.4 °F (high). Annual precipitation averages 56.1 Inches. Canton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 8b. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 through the first frost around Nov. 11 - Nov. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.3 °F | 56.0 °F | 5.21 in. |
| February | 38.2 °F | 60.5 °F | 5.01 in. |
| March | 45.2 °F | 68.3 °F | 5.43 in. |
| April | 52.4 °F | 75.4 °F | 6.08 in. |
| May | 61.4 °F | 82.7 °F | 4.48 in. |
| June | 68.5 °F | 88.9 °F | 3.89 in. |
| July | 71.3 °F | 91.6 °F | 4.77 in. |
| August | 70.3 °F | 91.4 °F | 3.93 in. |
| September | 64.4 °F | 87.2 °F | 3.46 in. |
| October | 52.5 °F | 77.8 °F | 3.64 in. |
| November | 42.3 °F | 66.4 °F | 4.74 in. |
| December | 37.3 °F | 58.2 °F | 5.41 in. |
| Annual | 53.3 °F | 75.4 °F | 56.05 in. |
| Average First Frost Date | Nov. 11 - Nov. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | Mar. 11 - Mar. 20 |
| Average Days With Frost | 40-50 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8b : 15°F to 20°F |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 8a : 10°F to 15°F |
| Current Drought Conditions | Normal |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |