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Weather & Climate in Canton, PA

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

Canton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 275 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 41.2 inches. The area receives 42.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,226 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,226 ft (374 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,493/sq mi
Coordinates41.6571°N, 76.8527°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBradford County County
Nearest AirportWilliamsport Regional (IPT)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.2"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 42.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.8 / 100
Community Resilience67.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.4.

Jun 13, 2019 9 km N of Blain, Pennsylvania M3.4 148 km 27 km
Feb 3, 2001 6 km W of Bath, New York M3.2 89 km 0 km
Jun 10, 2025 10 km NW of Forksville, Pennsylvania M2.8 18 km 8 km
Jan 25, 1999 New York M2.5 145 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

191 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 148 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jul 21, 2003 EF3 94 km 2.5 mi 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF3 67 km 26.0 mi 2
May 31, 1998 EF3 74 km 62.0 mi 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 59 km 19.0 mi 6
May 2, 1983 EF3 44 km 15.0 mi 0
May 2, 1983 EF3 47 km 2.0 mi 0
Jul 29, 1976 EF3 62 km 25.0 mi 0
Aug 30, 1955 EF3 75 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 64 km 3.7 mi 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 30 km 2.2 mi 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 96 km 2.9 mi 0
Jun 13, 2018 EF2 15 km 5.2 mi 0
Jul 8, 2014 EF2 33 km 6.7 mi 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 60 km 0.9 mi 0
Dec 1, 2006 EF2 91 km 20.0 mi 0
Aug 28, 1990 EF2 94 km 2.5 mi 0
Aug 28, 1988 EF2 66 km 1.5 mi 0
Jul 6, 1984 EF2 72 km 0.3 mi 0
May 2, 1983 EF2 58 km 9.8 mi 0
Apr 17, 1982 EF2 63 km 4.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PENOBSCOT (2,091 acres, 2009).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2009 PENOBSCOT 2,091 97 km
2008 BULL RUN 2,003 50 km
2009 WOODRUFF 757 55 km
2006 FIVE MILE FIRE 658 93 km
2006 OKOME ROAD 573 54 km
2006 BEAR TRAP 561 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 24°F (-4°C) 2.3 in
March 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.6 in

Canton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (2.2").

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