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Soil Temperature in Maryland

The current average 2-inch soil temperature across Maryland is 66°F, based on 1 USDA and NOAA monitoring stations. Readings range from 66°F to 66°F. Last updated May 18, 2026.

Current Planting Conditions

Warm-season grasses are actively growing across Maryland with soil averaging 66°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 Maryland (1)

Station2" TempLast Reading
Powder Mill (Prince George's)66°F2026-05-18

Cities in Maryland (51)

Cities in Maryland with current soil temperature readings
CityZIPCurrent TempDistance from state center
Annapolis21401—14 mi
Baltimore21201—19 mi
Bel Air21014—41 mi
Beltsville20704—6 mi
Bethesda20810—17 mi
Bowie20715—6 mi
Capitol Heights20731—14 mi
Chestertown21620—40 mi
Chevy Chase20815—17 mi
College Park20740—8 mi
Columbia21044—12 mi
Cumberland21501—113 mi
District Heights20747—15 mi
Easton21601—43 mi
Elkton21921—64 mi
Ellicott City21041—15 mi
Essex21221—25 mi
Fort Washington20744—23 mi
Frederick21701—40 mi
Gaithersburg20877—22 mi
Germantown20874—27 mi
Glen Burnie21060—14 mi
Greenbelt20768—6 mi
Hagerstown21740—64 mi
Hanover21076—8 mi
Hunt Valley21031—30 mi
Hyattsville20781—11 mi
Kensington20891—15 mi
Lanham20703—16 mi
Laurel20707—6 mi
Lutherville Timonium21093—27 mi
Nationwide Fulfill Systems21681—50 mi
Ocean City21842—105 mi
Olney20830—16 mi
Oxon Hill20745—20 mi
Pasadena21122—17 mi
Potomac20854—22 mi
Ridgely21660—49 mi
Riverdale20737—9 mi
Rockville20847—20 mi
Salisbury21801—78 mi
Silver Spring20901—12 mi
Southern Md Facility20697—16 mi
Suitland20746—16 mi
Takoma Park20912—12 mi
Temple Hills20748—18 mi
Towson21204—26 mi
Upper Marlboro20772—15 mi
Waldorf20601—29 mi
Westminster21157—37 mi
Westover21871—87 mi

Soil Temperature FAQ for Maryland

What is the current soil temperature in Maryland?

The current average 2-inch soil temperature across Maryland is 66°F, based on 1 USDA and NOAA monitoring stations. Readings range from 66°F to 66°F depending on location and elevation.

When should I apply pre-emergent in Maryland?

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

When can I plant grass seed in Maryland?

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.