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Moscow, Pennsylvania
Moscow is a borough of 1,798 people in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1830.
Why visit Moscow
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails and 6 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F, and about 45 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Moscow
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Moscow
Moscow is a borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,039 at the 2020 census. It is located 11 miles (18 km) southeast of Scranton and 24 miles (39 km) southwest of Honesdale.
From the Wikipedia article Moscow, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Virigin Mary Statue
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
Just a statue of the Virgin Mary
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes6
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Moscow
31 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 20°F | 2.6 in | 11.7 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.1 in | 10.9 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 2.8 in | 10.1 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 39°F | 3.3 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 26°F | 2.8 in | 7.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wilkes-Barre Intl Ap 72513 (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lackawanna County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-11-27: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2011-09-12: Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
- 2011-09-08: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Lee (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Dunmore 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Big Bass Lake 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Scranton 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Jessup 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Moosic 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Dickson City 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Blakely 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Archbald 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Avoca 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Dupont 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- St Catherine Moscow, Craigbeavers24, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Full Steam Ahead (6117787305), jpmueller99 from Shenandoah Valley of VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Old Train - New Rules (6117780331), jpmueller99 from Shenandoah Valley of VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Souvenirs and Food are Ready (6117784123), jpmueller99 from Shenandoah Valley of VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Full Steam Ahead (in color) (6118321010), jpmueller99 from Shenandoah Valley of VA, USA, CC BY 2.0
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