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Canton

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Location & Surroundings

Canton is a village in South Dakota, United States with 3,331 inhabitants, at 387 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Harrisburg, 17 km to the northwest. The national capital Washington is about 1705 km to the east. The nearest airport is Canton Municipal Airport, 2 km away.

Overview

Canton is city in and county seat of Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States.

It is located in Lincoln County, United States.

The population is about 3,066 (2020).

It covers about 8,340,000 square metre.

The elevation is around 387 metre.

Also known as: Canton, South Dakota, Canton, SD

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Image Lincoln County Courthouse South Dakota 5.jpg

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Locator map Lincoln County South Dakota Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Canton Highlighted.svg

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Basic Data

  • Country United States
  • Located in Lincoln County
  • Area 8,340,000 square metre
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    43° 18' 3" N, 96° 35' 34" W
  • Elevation 387 m (DEM: 389 m)
  • Timezone America/Chicago
  • Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 3,331
  • Pop. Density 1,221 p/km²
  • Built-up 29.3%
  • Settlement Rural cluster
  • Currency Dollar (USD)
  • Phone Prefix +1

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Weather in Canton

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

Now 2.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 1.6 to 12.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 266 W/m2.

Temperature
2.1 C
Wind
3.1 m/s S (174 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,022.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 2.1 3.1 174 76 1,022.6 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 1.6 3.3 178 80 1,020.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
12h 12.1 3.7 214 54 1,018.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 242.2 n/a
18h 10.4 3.2 229 64 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 266.4 n/a
Tomorrow 9.2 3.7 301 69 1,017.4 0.00 / 0.00 23 0.0 n/a
30h 5.6 3.4 317 71 1,020.2 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
36h 13.0 2.7 305 36 1,019.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 247.6 n/a
42h 9.8 2.7 191 48 1,017.9 0.00 / 0.00 87 269.4 n/a
Monday 7.7 4.0 182 54 1,016.6 0.00 / 0.00 78 0.0 n/a
54h 8.4 4.7 187 72 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
60h 14.4 2.9 299 53 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 7 175.8 n/a
66h 12.1 3.2 320 60 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 61 259.6 n/a
Tuesday 8.8 2.5 345 59 1,017.0 0.00 / 0.00 7 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Canton?
Now 2.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 1.6 to 12.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 266 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 07:08 and sunset around 17:12 (local time). Day length about 10h 04m.
What is the local time in Canton?
Local time is 08:35. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Canton?
Canton is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Canton?
Population about 3,331.
What is the elevation of Canton?
Elevation about 387 m. DEM 389 m.
Where is Canton located?
It is at 43.30081, -96.59282 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Canton in?
It is in United States.

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Last updated 2018-08-19
geonames https://www.geonames.org/5226716
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