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Soil Temperature in Arizona

The current average 2-inch soil temperature across Arizona is 81°F, based on 5 USDA and NOAA monitoring stations. Readings range from 69°F to 90°F. Last updated May 18, 2026.

Current Planting Conditions

Warm-season grasses are actively growing across Arizona with soil averaging 81°F at 2 inches. Bermuda, zoysia, and St. Augustine can be seeded or sodded now. Cool-season overseeding is closing for the season.

Monitoring Stations in Arizona (5)

Station2" TempLast Reading
Walnut Gulch #1 (Cochise)76°F2026-05-18
Tucson 11 W89°F2026-05-18
Elgin 5 S80°F2026-05-18
Yuma 27 ENE90°F2026-05-18
Williams 35 NNW69°F2026-05-18

Cities in Arizona (60)

Cities in Arizona with current soil temperature readings
CityZIPCurrent TempDistance from state center
Apache Jct85217—69 mi
Apache Junction85117—68 mi
Arizona City85123—105 mi
Avondale85323—70 mi
Bapchule85121—80 mi
Buckeye85326—82 mi
Bullhead City86429—175 mi
Casa Grande85122—96 mi
Cave Creek85327—35 mi
Chandler85224—66 mi
Chandler Heights85127—73 mi
Coolidge85128—91 mi
Douglas85607—236 mi
Eloy85131—105 mi
Flagstaff86001—63 mi
Florence85132—90 mi
Fort Huachuca85613—203 mi
Fort Mohave86426—173 mi
Fountain Hills85268—46 mi
Gilbert85233—65 mi
Glendale85301—59 mi
Globe85501—78 mi
Goodyear85338—71 mi
Green Valley85614—172 mi
Hayden85135—101 mi
Kearny85137—94 mi
Kingman86401—130 mi
Lake Havasu City86403—154 mi
Marana85653—131 mi
Maricopa85138—89 mi
Mesa85201—59 mi
Mohave Valley86440—172 mi
Nogales85621—204 mi
Payson85541—22 mi
Peoria85345—58 mi
Phoenix85001—62 mi
Picacho85141—112 mi
Prescott86301—49 mi
Prescott Valley86312—46 mi
Quartzsite85346—150 mi
Queen Creek85142—71 mi
Red Rock85145—119 mi
Sacaton85147—80 mi
Safford85546—154 mi
San Tan Valley85140—75 mi
Scottsdale85250—54 mi
Sedona86336—38 mi
Show Low85901—95 mi
Sierra Vista85635—206 mi
Stanfield85172—98 mi
Sun City85351—58 mi
Sun City West85375—57 mi
Superior85173—75 mi
Surprise85374—59 mi
Tempe85280—62 mi
Tucson85701—148 mi
Valley Farms85191—90 mi
Wickenburg85358—65 mi
Willcox85643—167 mi
Yuma85364—203 mi

Soil Temperature FAQ for Arizona

What is the current soil temperature in Arizona?

The current average 2-inch soil temperature across Arizona is 81°F, based on 5 USDA and NOAA monitoring stations. Readings range from 69°F to 90°F depending on location and elevation.

When should I apply pre-emergent in Arizona?

Apply pre-emergent herbicide when soil at 2 inches reaches 55°F for several consecutive days. Timing varies across Arizona, so check your city's page for station-specific readings and the pre-emergent timing recommendation.

When can I plant grass seed in Arizona?

Cool-season grasses (fescue, bluegrass) can be seeded when soil holds between 50 and 65°F. Warm-season grasses (bermuda, zoysia) need soil above 65°F. Timing varies by location, so check your city's planting window for the dates specific to your area.