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Weed Prevention
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Source: USDA NWCC AWDB soil temperature data
Daily Soil Temperature
Depth: 2" • Last 12 Months
Nearest USDA Station
Uapb-Marianna (Site 2084), AR
- Distance: 16 miles from Forrest City, AR
- Elevation: 217 ft
- Coordinates: 34.7849, -90.8177
USDA NWCC AWDB soil temperature observations.
The 2-inch reading first crossed 50°F on Nov 11, when the pre-emergent window opened.| Date | 2" °F | Δ 2" | 4" °F | 8" °F | 20" °F | 40" °F |
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| May 19 | — | — | — | — | 126.3 | 99.3 |
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| May 10 | — | — | -11.4 | — | — | — |
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| May 6 | — | — | 66.2 | — | — | — |
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| Apr 28 | — | — | 5.2 | 126.0 | — | — |
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| Apr 24 | — | — | 42.6 | — | — | 82.6 |
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| Apr 13 | 69.4 | ↑ +1.9 | — | — | — | — |
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| Apr 2 | 67.5 | — | — | — | — | — |
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How Soil Temperature Drives Lawn Timing
Track how soil temperatures are trending at your location with daily readings and 12-month historical data. Unlike air temperature forecasts, soil temps change gradually. A sustained warming trend over several days is a stronger planting signal than any single reading. Enter your ZIP code above to see the current soil temperature trend and forecast for your area.
Soil temperatures, sometimes called ground temperatures or simply soil temps, shift more slowly than air readings, making them a more reliable indicator of root zone conditions. When the 2-inch depth reaches germination thresholds for several consecutive days, weed seeds activate. That is your signal for pre-emergent timing. At 4-inch depth, sustained temperatures above 65°F indicate warm-season grass is actively growing and ready for fertilizer or aeration. Compare the planting window and recommendation guidance above with the daily chart below to make your decision.
About the Data
Readings refresh nightly from the USDA-NRCS Soil Climate Analysis Network and the NOAA US Climate Reference Network (USCRN). Planting windows are derived from multi-year climatology overlaid with NOAA 1991–2020 frost normals. Recommendation cards evaluate current soil conditions against research-backed thresholds from university extension sources. Check back regularly as conditions change. The guidance updates with every new reading.
Data sources: USDA-NRCS SCAN network, NOAA USCRN, NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, and localized frost climatology via Soil Temps analytics.
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