Moscow, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Stevens County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
197
Population
1,159/sq mi density
$74,375
Median Income
$30,052 per capita
$85,000
Home Value
$141,441 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
13.9% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$74,375 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $850/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Moscow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,052 ft (930 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,159/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3251°N, 101.2068°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stevens County County |
| Nearest Airport | Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.9 in |
Moscow has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.3").