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Weather & Climate in Canton, OK

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Canton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 1,587 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,587 ft (484 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density967/sq mi
Coordinates36.0550°N, 98.5884°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMajor County County
Nearest AirportClinton Regional (CLK)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 12.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.5 / 100
Community Resilience34.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

6,346 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 50 km 8 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 51 km 4 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 93 km 5 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 100 km 6 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 119 km 8 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 92 km 5 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 114 km 8 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 92 km 10 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 48 km 7 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 92 km 4 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 49 km 7 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 50 km 7 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 106 km 5 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 141 km 6 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 105 km 5 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 108 km 6 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 99 km 6 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 119 km 5 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 92 km 5 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 116 km 7 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

696 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF5. Total: 32 fatalities, 433 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 24, 2011 EF5 73 km 63.1 mi 9
May 3, 1999 EF4 84 km 35.0 mi 2
May 3, 1999 EF4 59 km 15.0 mi 1
May 22, 1981 EF4 84 km 16.7 mi 0
May 2, 1979 EF4 49 km 20.6 mi 1
Apr 30, 1978 EF4 92 km 9.3 mi 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 92 km 13.3 mi 2
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 88 km 8.7 mi 4
Jun 10, 1967 EF4 36 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 75 km 82.7 mi 0
May 25, 2019 EF3 84 km 2.2 mi 2
May 31, 2013 EF3 77 km 16.2 mi 8
May 24, 2011 EF3 5 km 13.2 mi 1
May 24, 2011 EF3 80 km 8.6 mi 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 98 km 47.7 mi 0
Apr 17, 2002 EF3 45 km 8.0 mi 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 94 km 6.0 mi 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 100 km 11.5 mi 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 90 km 13.0 mi 0
May 3, 1999 EF3 79 km 22.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RHEA (277,949 acres, 2018).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2018 RHEA 277,949 38 km
2016 350 COMPLEX 58,055 90 km
2018 34 COMPLEX 57,533 90 km
2017 OKS - SELMAN 44,767 90 km
2009 PUTNAM 42,995 34 km
2009 CHESTER 34,432 37 km
2015 BOILING SPRINGS FIRE 20,264 81 km
2022 217 18,293 73 km
2008 UNNAMED 16,290 97 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 14 km
2014 CAMARGO 7,494 54 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,464 78 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 40 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 90 km
2024 57 4,727 78 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 88 km
2020 YOLO RANCH FIRE 4,173 37 km
2011 TURKEY SPRINGS FIRE 4,138 98 km
2005 SALT FORK DELTA 3,980 88 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,887 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 1.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.4 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
November 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
December 38°F (3°C) 0.9 in

Canton has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 35°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.7").

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