Moscow, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Latah County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
25,868 Population 3,744/sq mi density
$56,497 Median Income $31,768 per capita
$352,000 Home Value $480,589 Zillow
$902 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
19 Violent Crime/100K 1,019 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$56,497 median income, 7.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$352,000 home value, $902/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
19 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Moscow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. The area receives 50.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation2,582 ft (787 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.7 km²)
Population Density3,744/sq mi
Coordinates46.7306°N, 116.9989°W
TimezoneAmerica/Boise
CountyLatah County County
Nearest AirportPullman/Moscow Regional (PUW)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.5"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 50.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %81.1%
Unhealthy Days1

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.0 / 100
Community Resilience43.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

96 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M3.3 on Feb 11, 2025.

Nov 28, 1991 7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.3 131 km
Jul 14, 1992 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.1 130 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 124 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 111 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 110 km
Nov 8, 1997 39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho M3.8 132 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 23 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 119 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 124 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 149 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 112 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 131 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 124 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 96 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 95 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 130 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 111 km
May 10, 2000 Idaho-Montana border region M3.3 124 km
Dec 15, 1991 6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington M3.3 131 km
Feb 11, 2025 2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.3 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

20 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 34 km 0
Mar 14, 1966 EF2 66 km 0
May 8, 1962 EF2 40 km 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 85 km 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 83 km 0
Jan 16, 2000 EF1 89 km 0
May 19, 1986 EF1 19 km 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 93 km 0
May 2, 1973 EF1 0 km 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF1 30 km 0
Oct 5, 2011 EF0 81 km 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 78 km 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 80 km 0
Jun 29, 2007 EF0 86 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF0 35 km 0
Jun 1, 1991 EF0 24 km 0
May 1, 1991 EF0 21 km 0
Sep 14, 1986 EF0 39 km 0
Aug 9, 1982 EF0 98 km 0
May 22, 1964 EF0 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m - 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MALONEY CREEK (131,397 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 MALONEY CREEK 131,397 89 km
2006 COLUMBIA COMPLEX 118,865 88 km
2021 SHOVEL CREEK 109,829 79 km
2021 LICK CREEK 80,376 65 km
2015 BUTTE CREEK 79,418 93 km
2012 CACHE CREEK 75,521 92 km
2014 BIG COUGAR 65,397 82 km
1988 TEEPEE BUTTE 59,565 97 km
2005 SCHOOL 51,701 69 km
2007 CHIMNEY COMPLEX 50,646 76 km
2015 KAMIAH GULCH 48,459 88 km
2017 POWERLINE 45,449 86 km
2021 GREEN RIDGE 44,604 81 km
2015 FISHER 20,757 64 km
1986 JOSEPH CANYON 1 14,398 81 km
2006 JIM CREEK 13,100 91 km
2021 BEDROCK 11,998 41 km
2015 LAWYER 2 11,378 88 km
2010 HUBBARD 10,824 73 km
2016 SNAKE RIVER FIRE 10,349 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.2 in
February 35°F (2°C) 1.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
June 60°F (15°C) 1.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
September 60°F (15°C) 0.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Wettest

Moscow has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 32°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.4").

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