Moscow, WV
Unincorporated community in Hancock County, West Virginia
Moscow is a small unincorporated community in Hancock County, West Virginia. It is 1.4 miles S of Stratton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 43961.
Moscow at a glance
- State
- West Virginia
- County
- Hancock County
- ZIP code
- 43961
- Nearest town
- Stratton (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 40.5456, -80.6325
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?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 84°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 21°F average low
- 41.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,059 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Moscow: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NEW CUMBERLAND L/D, WV US (USC00466442), adjusted for the elevation of Moscow.
Moscow weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Moscow through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:42 AM | 5:21 PM | 9 h 39 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 5:58 PM | 10 h 44 min |
| March | 7:32 AM | 7:30 PM | 11 h 58 min |
| April | 6:42 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 20 min |
| May | 6:03 AM | 8:33 PM | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 5:49 AM | 8:56 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| July | 6:03 AM | 8:53 PM | 14 h 50 min |
| August | 6:32 AM | 8:21 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 7:02 AM | 7:33 PM | 12 h 30 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:44 PM | 11 h 11 min |
| November | 7:07 AM | 5:06 PM | 9 h 58 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
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 21°F (-6°C).
It gets about 41.7 inches (1,059 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is June and the driest is February.
The best time to visit Moscow is May–June and August–September. 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.
Webcams near Moscow
The closest live webcam is Alikanna: US-22/SR-7 at SR-213, D11-011, 11.0 miles S of Moscow.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Moscow.
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Questions about Moscow
Where is Moscow, WV?
Moscow is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, West Virginia, 1.4 miles S of Stratton.
What county is Moscow in?
Moscow is in Hancock County, West Virginia.
What is the ZIP code of Moscow, WV?
The ZIP code for Moscow is 43961.
What is the nearest town to Moscow?
Stratton, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Moscow?
Yes. The closest is Alikanna: US-22/SR-7 at SR-213, D11-011, 11.0 miles away.
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 21°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Moscow?
About 41.7 inches (1,059 mm) a year; the wettest month is June.
Does it snow in Moscow?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Moscow?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Moscow have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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