Climate Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Moscow U OF I, ID Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 57/100
- Comfort score
- 27.8"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Moscow U OF I
Moscow U OF I, Idaho averages 46°F a year and scores 57/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 37% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 57/100
- comfort score, milder than 37% of U.S. cities
- 27.8"
- annual precipitation · 51" snow
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
27.8"
Annual Snow
50.9"
Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
27.8"
Plus 50.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Moscow U OF I) 57.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Moscow U OF I area.
How Moscow U OF I compares to every U.S. city
Moscow U OF I's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
57 Top 63% higher than 37% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Moscow U OF I
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Moscow U OF I captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3" | 14.5" | 25.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6" | 8.6" | 21.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0" | 4.9" | 19.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8" | 1.0" | 11.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 2.6" | 0.2" | 3.7 | 0.3 |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 8.9 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.7 |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4" | 0.2" | 10.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5" | 6.0" | 18.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.5" | 15.5" | 26.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.3"
Snow: 14.5"
16.0 days with precipitation
February 2.6"
Snow: 8.6"
13.9 days with precipitation
March 3.0"
Snow: 4.9"
15.5 days with precipitation
April 2.8"
Snow: 1.0"
13.4 days with precipitation
May 2.6"
Snow: 0.2"
11.4 days with precipitation
June 1.7"
9.3 days with precipitation
July 0.7"
4.4 days with precipitation
August 0.7"
3.6 days with precipitation
September 1.0"
5.5 days with precipitation
October 2.4"
Snow: 0.2"
10.9 days with precipitation
November 3.5"
Snow: 6.0"
16.1 days with precipitation
December 3.5"
Snow: 15.5"
15.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,948
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
196
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Moscow U OF I's climate means for you
Moscow U OF I runs 46°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Energy bills track 6,948 heating and 196 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Moscow U OF I, ID
Based on station USC00106152 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Moscow U OF I, Idaho averages 46°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 33°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Moscow U OF I averages 27.8 inches of precipitation annually, with 50.9 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. Turning to energy use, 6,948 heating degree days and 196 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Moscow U OF I scores 57/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, August-driven heat peaks in summer, and December-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Moscow U OF I, ID? ▼
The average annual temperature in Moscow U OF I, Idaho is 46°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Moscow U OF I get? ▼
Moscow U OF I receives 27.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 50.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Moscow U OF I? ▼
Moscow U OF I has a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate), milder than 37% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Moscow U OF I? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Moscow U OF I.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Moscow U OF I? ▼
Moscow U OF I has 6,948 heating degree days and 196 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Moscow U OF I climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00106152 near Moscow U OF I.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00106152. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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