Moscow Metro Area, ID Climate

The climate in the Moscow, ID Metro Area is temperate. On average, temperatures range from a low of 23 degrees in January to a high of 86 degrees in July. Rainfall is moderate but can be heavy at times. During the summer months, thunderstorms are common. Winters can be cold and snowy, with occasional light snowfalls throughout the season. Spring brings mild weather with temperatures often in the mid-50s, while autumn usually brings cooler nights and gradually cooler days as winter approaches. This climate makes Moscow a great place to enjoy year round outdoor activities like camping, fishing, and hiking.

Moscow Metro Area, Idaho gets 24 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Moscow Metro Area averages 46 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 169 sunny days per year in Moscow Metro Area. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Moscow Metro Area gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 117 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 24 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 46 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the Moscow metro area is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Idaho.

8.9 Summer - 4.3 Winter

July, August and September are the most pleasant months in the Moscow metro area, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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Climate

YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

August is the hottest month for the Moscow metro area with an average high temperature of 83.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Idaho. In the Moscow metro area, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the Moscow metro area are July, September and August.

In the Moscow metro area, there are 16.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Idaho.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the Moscow metro area with an average of 23.4°. This is one of the warmest places in Idaho.

In the Moscow metro area, there are 134.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Idaho.

In the Moscow metro area, there are 2.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is warmer than most places in Idaho.

Humidity is low in the Moscow metro area, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.

November is the wettest month in the Moscow metro area with 3.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.9 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 31% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 24.1 inches in the Moscow metro area means that it is wetter than most places in Idaho.

November is the rainiest month in the Moscow metro area with 14.6 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 3.9 rainy days. There are 117.2 rainy days annually in the Moscow metro area, which is rainier than most places in Idaho. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 46.1 inches in the Moscow metro area means that it is about average compared to other places in Idaho. January is the snowiest month in the Moscow metro area with 15.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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