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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 3.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -0.4 to 6.9 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 279 W/m2.

Temperature
3.2 C
Wind
3.5 m/s N (3 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,022.3 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 3.2 3.5 3 82 1,022.3 - / 0.00 9 0.0 n/a
6h 0.8 2.0 16 89 1,024.3 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
12h -0.4 1.1 3 89 1,026.4 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
18h 6.9 2.6 166 55 1,024.4 0.00 / 0.00 1 255.5 n/a
Tomorrow 5.3 3.1 170 63 1,022.9 0.00 / 0.00 86 278.6 n/a
30h 4.0 3.2 175 73 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
36h 3.2 3.7 165 79 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
42h 13.0 4.1 225 54 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.00 5 239.7 n/a
Sunday 10.6 2.7 224 67 1,016.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 266.1 n/a
54h 10.0 3.5 283 65 1,016.6 0.00 / 0.00 66 0.0 n/a
60h 7.2 3.1 334 75 1,018.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
66h 14.6 0.7 349 38 1,018.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 240.3 n/a
Monday 11.4 2.7 173 55 1,016.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 265.8 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Canton?
Now 3.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: -0.4 to 6.9 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 279 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 07:06 and sunset around 17:13 (local time). Day length about 10h 07m.
What is the local time in Canton?
Local time is 05:49. 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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