Canton, North Carolina has a Humid Subtropical Climate climate (Köppen classification: Cfa). Average annual temperatures range from 5.8 °C (low) to 18.9 °C (high). Annual precipitation averages 1101.3 Millimeters. Canton is located in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 7a. The growing season typically runs from the last frost around May 1 - May 10 through the first frost around Oct. 11 - Oct. 20.
| Month | Avg. Low | Avg. High | Avg. Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.9 °C | 8.6 °C | 103.89 mm |
| February | -2.4 °C | 10.6 °C | 86.61 mm |
| March | 0.8 °C | 14.2 °C | 97.28 mm |
| April | 5.1 °C | 19.3 °C | 98.04 mm |
| May | 9.7 °C | 23.2 °C | 89.92 mm |
| June | 13.9 °C | 26.4 °C | 99.82 mm |
| July | 15.9 °C | 27.9 °C | 100.58 mm |
| August | 15.4 °C | 27.4 °C | 106.93 mm |
| September | 12.2 °C | 24.6 °C | 92.71 mm |
| October | 5.6 °C | 19.9 °C | 66.55 mm |
| November | -0.2 °C | 14.7 °C | 72.9 mm |
| December | -2.6 °C | 10.4 °C | 86.11 mm |
| Annual | 5.8 °C | 18.9 °C | 1101.34 mm |
| Average First Frost Date | Oct. 11 - Oct. 20 |
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - May 10 |
| Average Days With Frost | 100-125 Days |
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Plant Hardiness Zone - 2012 | Zone 7a : -17.8°C to -15°C |
| Current Drought Conditions | Severe Drought |
| Köppen Climate Classification | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate |