Moscow, IA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Moscow now

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Moscow weather by the hour

Moscow weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Moscow.

This week in Moscow

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Moscow

What is the weather usually like in Moscow?

Dfa
Hot-summer humid continental climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

9°29°49°69°89°31°14°Jan35°18°Feb48°28°Mar61°40°Apr72°51°May81°61°Jun84°65°Jul83°62°Aug77°54°Sep64°43°Oct49°31°Nov36°20°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.4"Jan1.6"Feb2.4"Mar3.6"Apr4.9"May5.4"Jun4.4"Jul4.0"Aug3.4"Sep2.9"Oct2.2"Nov2.0"Dec

Best time to visit Moscow: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MUSCATINE 2N, IA US (USC00135844), adjusted for the elevation of Moscow.

Moscow weather month by month

January
31° 14°F
1.4 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 7.0 in of snow
February
35° 18°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 8.6 in of snow
March
48° 28°F
2.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 4.0 in of snow
April
61° 40°F
3.6 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
May
72° 51°F
4.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
81° 61°F
5.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
July
84° 65°F
4.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
August
83° 62°F
4.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
September
77° 54°F
3.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
64° 43°F
2.9 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
November
49° 31°F
2.2 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
December
36° 20°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 7.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Moscow through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:26 AM5:00 PM9 h 34 min
February6:57 AM5:39 PM10 h 41 min
March7:14 AM7:12 PM11 h 58 min
April6:22 AM7:46 PM13 h 23 min
May5:43 AM8:18 PM14 h 35 min
June5:27 AM8:41 PM15 h 13 min
July5:42 AM8:38 PM14 h 56 min
August6:11 AM8:05 PM13 h 53 min
September6:43 AM7:15 PM12 h 31 min
October7:15 AM6:24 PM11 h 9 min
November6:51 AM4:45 PM9 h 53 min
December7:22 AM4:36 PM9 h 14 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Chicago).

What is the weather like in Moscow?

Moscow has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).

It gets about 38.3 inches (974 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is January. Snow is common: about 29 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Moscow is June to September. At 653 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

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Questions about the weather in Moscow

What is the hottest month in Moscow?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Moscow?

January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).

How much does it rain in Moscow?

About 38.3 inches (974 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.

Does it snow in Moscow?

Yes, about 29 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Moscow?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Moscow have?

Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).

What is the weather like in Moscow in November?

Highs average 49°F and lows 31°F, with about 2.2 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Moscow?

Around 6:51 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:45 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Moscow weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Moscow.

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