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Moscow, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Garrett County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
273 Population 1,092/sq mi density
$102,868 Median Income $34,083 per capita
$143,400 Home Value $110,279 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$102,868 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Moscow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,295 ft (395 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,092/sq mi
Coordinates39.5383°N, 79.0097°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGarrett County County
Nearest AirportGreater Cumberland Regional (CBE)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0427 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)2.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.22 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.13 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.4 / 100
Community Resilience57.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Sep 11, 2024.

Jul 16, 2010 5 km NNW of Barnesville, Maryland M3.6 141 km
Jan 17, 2016 3 km NE of Ranson, West Virginia M3.0 104 km
Sep 11, 2024 4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania M2.5 140 km
Aug 15, 2010 19 km ESE of Burnsville, West Virginia M2.5 146 km
Aug 21, 2010 19 km WNW of Helvetia, West Virginia M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

175 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 128 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998 EF4 60 km 0
May 31, 1998 EF3 24 km 1
Jun 3, 1980 EF3 76 km 0
Jul 11, 1976 EF3 100 km 1
May 19, 1967 EF3 33 km 1
Aug 25, 2023 EF2 61 km 0
Oct 2, 2018 EF2 75 km 0
Apr 28, 2011 EF2 98 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 83 km 0
Sep 17, 2004 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 40 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 2, 1998 EF2 18 km 0
Aug 15, 1997 EF2 92 km 0
Oct 1, 1986 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF2 47 km 0
Aug 4, 1975 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 13, 1971 EF2 75 km 0
Jul 5, 1969 EF2 17 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WAITES RUN (5,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 WAITES RUN 5,496 66 km
2024 CAPON 2,302 85 km
2001 NEW CREEK MTN 1,689 63 km
2024 DOVE HOLLOW 1,634 71 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,572 76 km
2013 SMOKE HOLE FIRE 1,436 79 km
2019 DRY HOLLOW 1,327 83 km
2012 POINT 2 1,126 93 km
2000 BRAKE RUN SHEN. MT. RD. 1,055 75 km
2014 BEAR DEN 945 45 km
2024 SPRING RUN 847 70 km
2019 KENNEDY PEAK 769 98 km
2024 GRACE MOUNTAIN 760 84 km
2012 WOLF GAP 710 74 km
1994 ELKHORN TOWER 696 69 km
1984 UNNAMED 696 88 km
2022 UNNAMED 618 94 km
2001 SOUTH BRANCH 519 41 km
2005 UNNAMED 510 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
July 71°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.2 in

Moscow has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.7").

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