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Soil Temperature in Massachusetts

The current average 2-inch soil temperature across Massachusetts is 71°F, based on 1 USDA and NOAA monitoring stations. Readings range from 71°F to 71°F. Last updated May 18, 2026.

Current Planting Conditions

Warm-season grasses are actively growing across Massachusetts with soil averaging 71°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 Massachusetts (1)

Station2" TempLast Reading
Blue Hill 0 W71°F2026-05-18

Cities in Massachusetts (62)

Cities in Massachusetts with current soil temperature readings
CityZIPCurrent TempDistance from state center
Amherst01002—34 mi
Andover01810—43 mi
Arlington02474—35 mi
Billerica01821—35 mi
Boston02108—38 mi
Braintree02184—42 mi
Bridgewater02324—47 mi
Brockton02301—41 mi
Brookline02445—35 mi
Burlington01803—35 mi
Buzzards Bay02532—72 mi
Cambridge02138—36 mi
Centerville02632—85 mi
Chicopee01013—42 mi
Dalton01226—71 mi
Dedham02026—33 mi
Dorchester02121—38 mi
Duxbury02331—60 mi
Fall River02720—51 mi
Falmouth02540—78 mi
Framingham01701—20 mi
Gloucester01930—63 mi
Greenfield01301—48 mi
Groton01450—28 mi
Hanover02339—50 mi
Haverhill01830—52 mi
Hingham02043—47 mi
Holyoke01040—42 mi
Lakeville02348—52 mi
Lawrence01840—45 mi
Lexington02420—33 mi
Longmeadow01106—41 mi
Lowell01850—38 mi
Lynn01901—46 mi
Mansfield02048—37 mi
Medford02153—37 mi
Middleboro02344—53 mi
Nantucket02554—112 mi
New Bedford02740—62 mi
North Attleboro02760—31 mi
North Easton02356—38 mi
North Reading01864—43 mi
Northampton01060—42 mi
Peabody01960—47 mi
Pittsfield01201—75 mi
Plymouth02360—64 mi
Quincy02169—41 mi
Salem01970—50 mi
Shrewsbury01545—5 mi
Somerset02725—49 mi
Somerville02143—37 mi
Springfield01101—41 mi
Stockbridge01262—77 mi
Taunton02780—44 mi
Waltham02451—30 mi
Watertown02471—33 mi
West Springfield01089—44 mi
Westborough01580—10 mi
Westfield01085—49 mi
Westminster01441—20 mi
Woburn01801—37 mi
Worcester01601—0 mi

Soil Temperature FAQ for Massachusetts

What is the current soil temperature in Massachusetts?

The current average 2-inch soil temperature across Massachusetts is 71°F, based on 1 USDA and NOAA monitoring stations. Readings range from 71°F to 71°F depending on location and elevation.

When should I apply pre-emergent in Massachusetts?

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

When can I plant grass seed in Massachusetts?

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.