Soil Temperature in Washington, DC

Real-time soil temperature data at multiple depths for agricultural and gardening use.

As of now, the soil temperature at a depth of 6 inches is 45.5 °F, at 12 inches is 52 °F, and deeper at 20 inches it's 58.6 °F. Based on the 6-inch reading, planting conditions are currently: Too Cold for Planting

Current Soil Temperature Readings by Inch Depth

  • 2" depth 41.5 °F
  • 4" depth 41.5 °F
  • 6" depth 45.5 °F
  • 8" depth 49.3 °F
  • 12" depth 52 °F
  • 20" depth 58.6 °F

Soil Temperature Planting Readiness

Too Cold for Planting