Weather for Canton, Missouri
Current Weather
Five Day Weather Forecast
Mon
H: 84°F
L: 53°F
Tue
H: 63°F
L: 49°F
Wed
H: 55°F
L: 43°F
Thu
H: 63°F
L: 42°F
Fri
H: 65°F
L: 49°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 117 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 3:00 AM
Moonset: 7:23 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:30 AM - 5:00 AM2:41 PM - 5:11 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:53 AM - 8:23 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Special Weather Statement issued May 4 at 3:51AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 3:51 AM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 7:00 PM
Strong southwest winds gusting up to 30 MPH will combine with warm temperatures and low humidity to produce an Elevated Fire Danger today. If a fire were to start under these conditions, there would be an increased threat of fire spread and be difficult to control. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Use extra caution while operating outdoor equipment and do not carelessly discard cigarettes.
Flood Warning issued May 3 at 8:55PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Sun May 3, 2026, 8:55 PM
Expires: Mon May 4, 2026, 1:00 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River near Havana affecting Mason, Fulton and Cass Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Schuyler, Brown, Morgan and Cass Counties. .The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Seepage problems begin in the Lost Creek Drainage and Levee District. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Sunday the stage was 17.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 7:45 PM CDT Sunday was 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 17.9 feet for the next couple of days, then begin a slow fall. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Flood Warning issued May 4 at 9:34AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Effective: Mon May 4, 2026, 9:34 AM
Expires: Tue May 5, 2026, 1:45 AM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Illinois River at Havana affecting Cass, Mason and Fulton Counties. Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Cass, Schuyler, Morgan and Brown Counties. .River levels will continue to slowly fall the next several days, but flooding will continue into early next week. The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Illinois River at Beardstown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 17.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM CDT Monday was 17.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 14.9 feet Monday, May 11. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay tuned for further updates on this flooding situation. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.54 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 3:00 AM
Moonset: 7:23 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 88.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:30 AM - 5:00 AM2:41 PM - 5:11 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:53 AM - 8:23 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.92 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.37 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:05 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 3:50 AM
Moonset: 8:11 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 79.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:20 AM - 5:50 AM3:33 PM - 6:03 PM
Minor Periods
7:41 AM - 9:11 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:06 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 4:41 AM
Moonset: 9:06 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 70.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:11 AM - 6:41 AM4:24 PM - 6:54 PM
Minor Periods
8:36 AM - 10:06 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:07 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 5:31 AM
Moonset: 10:07 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 59.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:01 AM - 7:31 AM5:13 PM - 7:43 PM
Minor Periods
9:37 AM - 11:07 AM12:31 AM - 2:01 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.29 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:02 PM
Sunset: 8:08 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 6:20 AM
Moonset: 11:10 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 47.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:50 AM - 8:20 AM6:01 PM - 8:31 PM
Minor Periods
10:40 AM - 12:10 AM1:07 AM - 2:37 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5