Moscow Weather

The city sits 512 feet above sea level and is known for its long and extremely cold winters and hot and humid summers. Summer temperatures stay in the upper 80s to low 90s and in winter the temperature stays in the 14 degree to 32 degree range, although in recent years the winter temperatures have stayed in the upper 40s. For years it would snow from the November through March, but the weather pattern has changed over the last three years. In 2008 the snow arrived in December and melted in February. It can rain a lot in summer, but Moscow has over 1,731 hours of sunshine every year.

Average January Temperatures

- 13°C ( - 9°F).

Average July Temperatures

18°C (64°F).

Annual Rainfall

624mm (24.3 inches).

Annual Snowfall

132mm (5.2 inches).