Canton Weather Records (USC00111250)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Canton (USC00111250), Illinois, United States, with 87 years of record.
Key Facts for Canton
- Canton (USC00111250) is a weather station in Illinois, United States at 40.54 latitude and -90.04 longitude, 195 m (640 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1940 to 2026, 87 years of record.
- 0 records set at Canton still stand.
- Records are tracked for prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Canton set a daily record precipitation of 60.7 mm (2.4 in) on 16 September 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Illinois, United States, 40.54 latitude, -90.04 longitude.
- Elevation: 195 m (640 ft).
- Period of record: 1940 to 2026, 87 years.
- Eligible elements: prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
0 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
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| Dec | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
0 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|
All-Time Record Progression
10 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1973-12-19 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 25.4 cm (10.0 in) |
| 1979-01-13 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 45.7 cm (18.0 in) |
| 1979-01-14 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 53.3 cm (21.0 in) |
| 1979-01-23 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 55.9 cm (22.0 in) |
| 1979-01-24 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 66.0 cm (26.0 in) |
| 1979-01-26 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 68.6 cm (27.0 in) |
| 1979-01-27 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 76.2 cm (30.0 in) |
| 1979-01-30 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 78.7 cm (31.0 in) |
| 1979-01-31 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 81.3 cm (32.0 in) |
| 1999-01-03 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 30.5 cm (12.0 in) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Jun: 147.3 mm (5.8 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) | 1 January 1965 |
| Feb | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) | 21 February 1997 |
| Mar | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) | 12 March 1977 |
| Apr | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) | 24 April 1950 |
| May | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) | 8 May 1998 |
| Jun | 147.3 mm (5.8 in) | 20 June 1964 |
| Jul | 135.6 mm (5.3 in) | 16 July 2024 |
| Aug | 143.8 mm (5.7 in) | 15 August 2026 |
| Sep | 100.1 mm (3.9 in) | 22 September 1970 |
| Oct | 80.8 mm (3.2 in) | 3 October 1986 |
| Nov | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) | 27 November 1990 |
| Dec | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) | 2 December 1982 |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 September 2026 | Canton, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) | 60 years | 39 of 100 (Notable) |
| 15 August 2026 | Canton, US | monthly rain | 143.8 mm (5.7 in) | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) | 49 years | 47 of 100 (Notable) |
| 14 August 2026 | Canton, US | daily rain | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) | 40 years | 60 of 100 (Major) |
| 11 June 2026 | Canton, US | daily rain | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) | 30.9 mm (1.2 in) | 27 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 28 April 2026 | Canton, US | daily rain | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) | 25.9 mm (1.0 in) | 60 years | 47 of 100 (Notable) |
| 18 April 2026 | Canton, US | daily rain | 40.1 mm (1.6 in) | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) | 56 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 4 April 2026 | Canton, US | daily rain | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) | 84 years | 46 of 100 (Notable) |
| 16 March 2026 | Canton, US | daily rain | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) | 6.1 mm (0.24 in) | 44 years | 27 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 March 2026 | Canton, US | daily rain | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) | 9.1 mm (0.36 in) | 31 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 December 2025 | Canton, US | daily snow depth | 20.3 cm (8.0 in) | 2.5 cm (1.0 in) | 36 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 December 2025 | Canton, US | daily snow depth | 22.9 cm (9.0 in) | 5.1 cm (2.0 in) | 74 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 14 December 2025 | Canton, US | daily snow depth (Tie) | 25.4 cm (10.0 in) | tie | 24 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 December 2025 | Canton, US | daily snow depth (Tie) | 20.3 cm (8.0 in) | tie | 60 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 December 2025 | Canton, US | daily snow depth | 20.3 cm (8.0 in) | 10.1 cm (4.0 in) | 60 years | 37 of 100 (Notable) |
| 2 December 2025 | Canton, US | daily snow depth | 22.9 cm (9.0 in) | 12.7 cm (5.0 in) | 60 years | 40 of 100 (Notable) |
| 1 December 2025 | Canton, US | daily snow depth | 17.8 cm (7.0 in) | 2.6 cm (1.0 in) | 51 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 November 2025 | Canton, US | monthly snowfall | 19.1 cm (7.5 in) | 3.9 cm (1.5 in) | 51 years | 43 of 100 (Notable) |
| 30 November 2025 | Canton, US | monthly snow depth (Tie) | 20.3 cm (8.0 in) | tie | 74 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 June 2025 | Canton, US | daily rain | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) | 52 years | 35 of 100 (Notable) |
| 5 March 2025 | Canton, US | daily rain | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) | 4.3 mm (0.17 in) | 60 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
Extremes by Year
1940 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 147.3 mm (5.8 in) | 1964 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) | 77 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 270.7 mm (10.7 in) | 2026 | 102.3 mm (4.0 in) | 77 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 40 days | 1956 | 22 days | 77 |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1941 | 53.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1942 | 56.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1943 | 48.8 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1944 | 50.0 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1945 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1946 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1947 | 55.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1948 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1949 | 57.7 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1950 | 84.3 mm (3.3 in) |
| 1951 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1952 | 54.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 1953 | 28.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1954 | 72.6 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1955 | 66.0 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1956 | 82.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1957 | 61.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1958 | 78.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1959 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1960 | 67.1 mm (2.6 in) |
| 1961 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1962 | 69.9 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1963 | 62.2 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1964 | 147.3 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1965 | 75.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1966 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1967 | 73.2 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1968 | 70.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1969 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1970 | 100.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1971 | 71.6 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1972 | 97.8 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1973 | 62.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1974 | 63.0 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1975 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1976 | 108.0 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1977 | 118.9 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1978 | 51.6 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1979 | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1980 | 99.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1981 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1982 | 104.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1983 | 63.5 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1984 | 78.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1985 | 55.9 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1986 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1987 | 36.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1988 | 29.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1989 | 58.9 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1990 | 81.3 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1991 | 78.2 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1992 | 42.9 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1993 | 108.5 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1994 | 57.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 1995 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1996 | 72.4 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1997 | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1998 | 90.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1999 | 53.6 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2000 | 41.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2001 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 2002 | 93.5 mm (3.7 in) |
| 2003 | 126.5 mm (5.0 in) |
| 2004 | 37.3 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2015 | 77.7 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2016 | 49.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2017 | 77.0 mm (3.0 in) |
| 2018 | 61.7 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2019 | 70.4 mm (2.8 in) |
| 2020 | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 2021 | 84.8 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2022 | 56.4 mm (2.2 in) |
| 2023 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2024 | 135.6 mm (5.3 in) |
| 2025 | 41.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2026 | 143.8 mm (5.7 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 39.4 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1941 | 138.2 mm (5.4 in) |
| 1942 | 87.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1943 | 89.7 mm (3.5 in) |
| 1944 | 108.1 mm (4.3 in) |
| 1945 | 110.7 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1946 | 128.8 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1947 | 64.1 mm (2.5 in) |
| 1948 | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1949 | 72.8 mm (2.9 in) |
| 1950 | 120.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1951 | 91.4 mm (3.6 in) |
| 1952 | 76.2 mm (3.0 in) |
| 1953 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1954 | 103.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1955 | 71.2 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1956 | 93.3 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1957 | 87.6 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1958 | 120.4 mm (4.7 in) |
| 1959 | 69.3 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1960 | 87.5 mm (3.4 in) |
| 1961 | 159.2 mm (6.3 in) |
| 1962 | 80.9 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1963 | 72.1 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1964 | 151.1 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1965 | 129.3 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1966 | 80.7 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1967 | 113.5 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1968 | 92.9 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1969 | 133.6 mm (5.3 in) |
| 1970 | 147.6 mm (5.8 in) |
| 1971 | 100.0 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1972 | 98.1 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1973 | 150.2 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1974 | 122.9 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1975 | 104.0 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1976 | 114.0 mm (4.5 in) |
| 1977 | 208.0 mm (8.2 in) |
| 1978 | 99.3 mm (3.9 in) |
| 1979 | 104.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1980 | 138.8 mm (5.5 in) |
| 1981 | 100.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1982 | 148.6 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1983 | 112.0 mm (4.4 in) |
| 1984 | 95.2 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1985 | 132.1 mm (5.2 in) |
| 1986 | 116.3 mm (4.6 in) |
| 1987 | 69.4 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1988 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1989 | 69.8 mm (2.7 in) |
| 1990 | 101.3 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1991 | 102.3 mm (4.0 in) |
| 1992 | 79.5 mm (3.1 in) |
| 1993 | 130.6 mm (5.1 in) |
| 1994 | 72.3 mm (2.8 in) |
| 1995 | 121.7 mm (4.8 in) |
| 1996 | 126.8 mm (5.0 in) |
| 1997 | 94.4 mm (3.7 in) |
| 1998 | 148.8 mm (5.9 in) |
| 1999 | 92.7 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2000 | 81.5 mm (3.2 in) |
| 2001 | 80.0 mm (3.1 in) |
| 2002 | 158.9 mm (6.3 in) |
| 2003 | 172.0 mm (6.8 in) |
| 2004 | 41.3 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2015 | 128.7 mm (5.1 in) |
| 2016 | 84.0 mm (3.3 in) |
| 2017 | 102.6 mm (4.0 in) |
| 2018 | 115.1 mm (4.5 in) |
| 2019 | 104.6 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2020 | 137.9 mm (5.4 in) |
| 2021 | 105.1 mm (4.1 in) |
| 2022 | 58.2 mm (2.3 in) |
| 2023 | 60.3 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2024 | 144.5 mm (5.7 in) |
| 2025 | 51.1 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2026 | 270.7 mm (10.7 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1940 | 15 days |
| 1941 | 28 days |
| 1942 | 25 days |
| 1943 | 28 days |
| 1944 | 28 days |
| 1945 | 29 days |
| 1946 | 21 days |
| 1947 | 21 days |
| 1948 | 24 days |
| 1949 | 20 days |
| 1950 | 20 days |
| 1951 | 20 days |
| 1952 | 33 days |
| 1953 | 23 days |
| 1954 | 19 days |
| 1955 | 29 days |
| 1956 | 40 days |
| 1957 | 23 days |
| 1958 | 19 days |
| 1959 | 21 days |
| 1960 | 29 days |
| 1961 | 18 days |
| 1962 | 22 days |
| 1963 | 18 days |
| 1964 | 30 days |
| 1965 | 20 days |
| 1966 | 26 days |
| 1967 | 17 days |
| 1968 | 25 days |
| 1969 | 27 days |
| 1970 | 21 days |
| 1971 | 31 days |
| 1972 | 24 days |
| 1973 | 13 days |
| 1974 | 14 days |
| 1975 | 14 days |
| 1976 | 25 days |
| 1977 | 19 days |
| 1978 | 21 days |
| 1979 | 39 days |
| 1980 | 28 days |
| 1981 | 24 days |
| 1982 | 18 days |
| 1983 | 19 days |
| 1984 | 17 days |
| 1985 | 16 days |
| 1986 | 23 days |
| 1987 | 40 days |
| 1988 | 31 days |
| 1989 | 20 days |
| 1990 | 19 days |
| 1991 | 19 days |
| 1992 | 26 days |
| 1993 | 22 days |
| 1994 | 28 days |
| 1995 | 26 days |
| 1996 | 29 days |
| 1997 | 21 days |
| 1998 | 38 days |
| 1999 | 37 days |
| 2000 | 18 days |
| 2001 | 14 days |
| 2002 | 27 days |
| 2003 | 22 days |
| 2004 | 22 days |
| 2015 | 34 days |
| 2016 | 17 days |
| 2017 | 18 days |
| 2018 | 13 days |
| 2019 | 13 days |
| 2020 | 15 days |
| 2021 | 19 days |
| 2022 | 17 days |
| 2023 | 26 days |
| 2024 | 20 days |
| 2025 | 20 days |
| 2026 | 25 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Rainfall Return Levels
67 years, 1941 to 2025A day with at least 68.8 mm (2.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 136.2 mm (5.4 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 68.8 mm (2.7 in) | |
| 5 years | 89.4 mm (3.5 in) | |
| 10 years | 102.0 mm (4.0 in) | |
| 25 years | 116.7 mm (4.6 in) | |
| 50 years | 126.8 mm (5.0 in) | |
| 100 years | 136.2 mm (5.4 in) | Longer than the 67 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 67 years of values from 1941 to 2025.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 147.3 mm (5.8 in) in 1964; 135.6 mm (5.3 in) in 2024; 118.9 mm (4.7 in) in 1977.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-16 (16 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2026-10-16).