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Location & Surroundings

Canton is a village in Maine, United States with 1,165 inhabitants, at 121 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Turner, 21 km to the south. The national capital Washington is about 830 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Brettuns Pond Seaplane Base, 8 km away.

Also known as: 坎顿 · كانتون · カントン · 坎頓 · Кантон · کینٹن، مینے

Overview

Canton is town in Maine, United States.

It is located in Oxford County, United States.

The population is about 1,125 (2020).

It covers about 31 square mile.

The elevation is around 122 metre.

Also known as: Canton, Maine, Canton, ME

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Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Oxford County
  • Area 31 square mile
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    44° 26' 27" N, 70° 18' 59" W
  • Elevation 121 m (DEM: 121 m)
  • Timezone America/New_York
  • Time Shift GMT -5 (DST -4)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,165
  • Pop. Density 257 p/km²
  • Built-up 3.4%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Alternate Names

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坎顿
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كانتون
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カントン
zh-Hant
坎頓
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Кантон
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کینٹن، مینے
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Кэнтон

Weather in Canton

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Canton, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 5.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: -0.2 to 6.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 242 W/m2.

Temperature
5.3 C
Wind
0.5 m/s S (161 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,007.9 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 5.3 0.5 161 71 1,007.9 - / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
6h 1.2 1.5 8 94 1,005.3 0.00 / 0.00 87 51.1 n/a
12h -0.2 2.2 7 82 1,004.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
18h 0.0 1.4 343 74 1,002.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.4 n/a
Tomorrow 6.4 1.9 1 44 1,001.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 242.3 n/a
30h 1.7 2.5 315 69 1,003.8 0.00 / 0.00 99 72.5 n/a
36h -1.3 1.3 297 82 1,003.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
42h -1.4 1.4 289 85 1,004.4 0.00 / 0.00 99 0.5 n/a
Saturday 4.9 3.2 319 51 1,002.7 0.00 / 0.00 99 229.8 n/a
54h 1.8 1.1 319 76 1,006.6 0.00 / 0.00 100 58.8 n/a
60h -1.5 1.2 307 95 1,009.0 0.00 / 0.00 17 0.0 n/a
66h -1.6 1.6 316 94 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.5 n/a
Sunday 4.4 4.7 309 53 1,014.5 0.00 / 0.00 94 263.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Canton?
Now 5.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: -0.2 to 6.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 242 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Canton today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 16:18 (local time). Day length about 9h 46m.
What is the local time in Canton?
Local time is 19:42. Time zone: America/New_York (UTC-05:00).
What type of place is Canton?
Canton is a populated place.
How many people live in Canton?
Population about 1,165.
What is the elevation of Canton?
Elevation about 121 m. DEM 121 m.
Where is Canton located?
It is at 44.44080, -70.31649 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Canton in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2017-05-23
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