Soil Temperature in Madison, 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 26.4 °F, at 12 inches is 31.8 °F, and deeper at 20 inches it's 37.2 °F. Based on the 6-inch reading, planting conditions are currently: Too Cold for Planting

Current Soil Temperature Readings by Inch Depth

  • 2" depth 26 °F
  • 4" depth 26 °F
  • 6" depth 26.4 °F
  • 8" depth 28.8 °F
  • 12" depth 31.8 °F
  • 20" depth 37.2 °F

Soil Temperature Planting Readiness

Too Cold for Planting