Soil Temperature in Green Bay, WI
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 64°F, at 12 inches is 64.8°F, and deeper at 20 inches it's 65.7°F. Based on the 6-inch reading, planting conditions are currently: Good for Planting
Current Soil Temperature Readings by Inch Depth
- 2" depth 63.6°F
- 4" depth 63.6°F
- 6" depth 64°F
- 8" depth 64.6°F
- 12" depth 64.8°F
- 20" depth 65.7°F
Soil Temperature Planting Readiness
Good for Planting
Pre-Emergent Herbicide Application (Spring - Crabgrass/Summer Weeds)
Not Yet Ready
Soil needs to stay at 50°F+ for 3 more day(s) before applying pre-emergent.
Temperature Progress
Today's Highest Soil Temp (6"): 49.4°F
Required: 50°F+
Last updated: Oct 23, 2026
Application Guidelines
- Apply when soil reaches 50°F+ for 3+ consecutive days
- Typically applied in February or March
- Controls summer annual weeds before they germinate
- Water lightly after application for best results