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Weather & Climate in Moscow, KS
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 3,052 feet.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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)
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.0.
| Oct 13, 2017 | 7 km W of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 2 km WNW of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 147 km | 26 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 25 km WSW of Lipscomb, Texas | M2.8 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2017 | 6 km N of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 148 km | 3 km |
| Jan 21, 2020 | 12 km NNE of Rosston, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 7 km W of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M2.7 | 143 km | 2 km |
| Mar 25, 2016 | Texas Panhandle region | M2.6 | 123 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
526 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 3 fatalities, 84 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 5, 1993 | EF4 | 24 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| May 17, 2019 | EF3 | 95 km | 29.6 mi | 0 |
| May 24, 2016 | EF3 | 97 km | 14.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF3 | 39 km | 51.3 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1996 | EF3 | 27 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1996 | EF3 | 49 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| May 16, 1995 | EF3 | 67 km | 10.0 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1995 | EF3 | 88 km | 6.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1993 | EF3 | 51 km | 18.5 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1993 | EF3 | 93 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1989 | EF3 | 23 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1974 | EF3 | 47 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1972 | EF3 | 74 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Jun 23, 1967 | EF3 | 92 km | 35.6 mi | 1 |
| Jul 15, 1963 | EF3 | 81 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 1962 | EF3 | 99 km | 34.6 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1951 | EF3 | 32 km | 44.8 mi | 0 |
| May 20, 1951 | EF3 | 64 km | 12.8 mi | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2021 | EF2 | 85 km | 12.2 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF2 | 92 km | 14.9 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: BADGER HOLE (49,146 acres, 2018).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2018 | BADGER HOLE | 49,146 | 79 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 23,123 | 83 km |
| 2020 | 412 FIRE | 22,069 | 88 km |
| 2022 | BEAVER RIVER FIRE | 20,512 | 75 km |
| 2011 | TUNNER | 17,774 | 57 km |
| 2022 | 23 AND DD | 8,885 | 74 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 8,750 | 74 km |
| 2021 | COBB FIRE | 7,142 | 78 km |
| 2011 | HASKELL COUNTY | 6,736 | 16 km |
| 1997 | BUOY LINE | 6,118 | 72 km |
| 2016 | OPTIMA | 5,084 | 71 km |
| 2017 | BLACK MONDAY | 3,376 | 34 km |
| 2017 | OKS - BEAVER | 3,168 | 89 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 3,162 | 73 km |
| 2017 | 2017-117 | 3,103 | 63 km |
| 2022 | 23 FIRE | 2,704 | 79 km |
| 2006 | STEELER | 2,471 | 53 km |
| 2006 | ADAMS | 2,340 | 76 km |
| 1997 | UNNAMED | 2,052 | 95 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 1,476 | 99 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 0.4 in |
Moscow has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.1") and January the driest (0.4").