Soil Temperature in Waterloo, IA

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 29.7 °F, at 12 inches is 33.9 °F, and deeper at 20 inches it's 38.1 °F. Based on the 6-inch reading, planting conditions are currently: Too Cold for Planting

Current Soil Temperature Readings by Inch Depth

  • 2" depth 28.6 °F
  • 4" depth 28.6 °F
  • 6" depth 29.7 °F
  • 8" depth 31.1 °F
  • 12" depth 33.9 °F
  • 20" depth 38.1 °F

Soil Temperature Planting Readiness

Too Cold for Planting