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Mushrooms in the Moscow Region: current outlook & forecast
Mushroom weather and foraging update in the Moscow Region: today's mushroom situation, refreshed daily from weather and soil moisture.
In the Moscow Region, there is currently no solid foraging signal; values remain near the bottom. The spread between woodland spots stays modest, without a strong north to south or west to east contrast. No reliable upward trend appears in the forecast window. Measurements come from several woodland sites across the region between 159 m and 226 m.
Which species look strong right now?
Recent days and outlook
4 Nov · 3/100 · Honey Fungus
Best day on 6 Nov: Honey Fungus (3/100). Stays largely stable over the period.
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Enable mushroom alert: Moscow RegionHistorical occurrence density in this region
This is how the reported mushroom finds of this region spread over the year (based on GBIF records, relative to the strongest month).
- Jan few
- Feb few
- Mar few
- Apr moderate
- May moderate
- Jun moderate
- Jul moderate
- Aug many
- Sept many
- Oct peak
- Nov many
- Dec few
- hardly any
- few
- moderate
- many
- peak
The taller the bar, the more mushroom finds were reported in that month, compared with the region's strongest month (source: GBIF).
Frequently reported edible mushrooms:
- Penny Bun
- Golden Chanterelle
- Parasol Mushroom
- Wood Hedgehog
- Horn of Plenty
- Saffron Milk Cap
- Field Mushroom
- Yellow Morel
Source: GBIF.org, aggregated density, not pin-point finds.
Season calendar of typical species
The typical mushroom species of this region grow in these months, according to the species profiles.
Honey Fungus
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Wood Blewit
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug out of season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec season, rare here
Penny Bun
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Golden Chanterelle
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Parasol Mushroom
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Horn of Plenty
- Jan out of season
- Feb out of season
- Mar out of season
- Apr out of season
- May out of season
- Jun out of season
- Jul out of season
- Aug season
- Sept season
- Oct season
- Nov season
- Dec out of season
Months shown paler fall outside this region’s main season according to find reports.
Climate & soil moisture in the Moscow Region
Measured across the region’s woodland sample network.
- Soil moisture Optimal
- Temperature Unfavourable
Moisture and temperature are subdued for now.
What the forecast is based on
FungiFind combines weather, soil moisture and each species’ seasonal growth pattern into a day-by-day outlook. It replaces neither local knowledge nor safe identification, and is not a find guarantee.
Frequently asked questions about mushrooms in the Moscow Region
Are there mushrooms in the Moscow Region right now?
In the Moscow Region, the current assessment for Honey Fungus is: unfavourable.
What rules apply when foraging mushrooms in the Moscow Region?
General forest law and public access rights apply, along with landowner rights and protected areas. FungiFind is not legal advice.
In which months are mushrooms found in the Moscow Region?
According to reported finds, mushrooms in the Moscow Region appear mainly in these months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November. Most finds fall in: October.
Which elevation zones are covered in the Moscow Region?
The analysed sites in the Moscow Region fall into these elevation zones: lowlands and hill country.
Is there a daily mushroom report in the Moscow Region?
Yes. This page is the daily mushroom report in the Moscow Region: mushroom weather, the current situation and a forecast for the coming days, recalculated every morning. Open the map for individual woods.
What is the best time of day for mushroom foraging in the Moscow Region?
Early morning after damp nights works best.
Keep your favourite spots in the Moscow Region in view
Use the interactive FungiFind map to analyse exact woodland patches in the Moscow Region, and set personal alerts for your best foraging grounds.
Nearby regions
Forecast includes each species’ seasonal growth pattern, not a find guarantee. Forage only where allowed; identification remains your responsibility.