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Soil Temperature in Michigan

The current average 2-inch soil temperature across Michigan is 54°F, based on 2 USDA and NOAA monitoring stations. Readings range from 52°F to 57°F. Last updated May 18, 2026.

Current Planting Conditions

The pre-emergent herbicide window is opening across Michigan with soil averaging 54°F at 2 inches. Monitor your city's specific readings for optimal timing, since crabgrass germinates when soil sustains 55°F.

Monitoring Stations in Michigan (2)

Station2" TempLast Reading
Chatham 1 SE52°F2026-05-18
Gaylord 9 SSW57°F2026-05-18

Cities in Michigan (82)

Cities in Michigan with current soil temperature readings
CityZIPCurrent TempDistance from state center
Ada49301—96 mi
Alma48801—76 mi
Ann Arbor48103—165 mi
Auburn Hills48321—154 mi
Battle Creek49014—142 mi
Bay City48706—89 mi
Belleville48111—177 mi
Benton Harbor49022—163 mi
Berrien Springs49103—172 mi
Birmingham48009—166 mi
Bloomfield Hills48301—164 mi
Brighton48114—148 mi
Burton48509—128 mi
Canton48187—170 mi
Clarkston48346—150 mi
Clinton Township48035—176 mi
Dearborn48120—179 mi
Dearborn Heights48125—179 mi
Detroit48201—182 mi
East Lansing48823—121 mi
Eckerman49728—144 mi
Farmington48331—162 mi
Flint48501—125 mi
Frankenmuth48734—108 mi
Fremont49412—67 mi
Garden City48135—174 mi
Gaylord49734—59 mi
Grand Blanc48439—133 mi
Grand Rapids49501—95 mi
Grandville49418—102 mi
Grayling49738—42 mi
Grosse Pointe48230—184 mi
Highland48356—147 mi
Holland49422—113 mi
Howell48843—141 mi
Jackson49201—153 mi
Jenison49428—101 mi
Kalamazoo49001—143 mi
Kincheloe49784—152 mi
Lake Orion48359—155 mi
Lansing48901—119 mi
Livonia48150—171 mi
Macomb48042—170 mi
Marshall49068—145 mi
Midland48640—75 mi
Milford48380—149 mi
Monroe48161—195 mi
Mount Clemens48043—175 mi
Mount Pleasant48804—56 mi
Muskegon49440—88 mi
New Baltimore48047—176 mi
New Haven48048—171 mi
Niles49120—179 mi
Northville48167—164 mi
Novi48374—160 mi
Okemos48805—131 mi
Oxford48370—153 mi
Pontiac48340—157 mi
Port Huron48060—174 mi
Portage49002—149 mi
Redford48239—173 mi
Rochester48306—159 mi
Rockford49341—85 mi
Royal Oak48067—172 mi
Saginaw48601—99 mi
Saint Clair Shores48080—181 mi
Southfield48033—167 mi
Sterling Heights48310—170 mi
Tawas City48763—92 mi
Traverse City49684—27 mi
Troy48007—160 mi
Utica48315—167 mi
Vassar48768—113 mi
Walled Lake48390—157 mi
Warren48088—176 mi
Washington48094—164 mi
Waterford48327—155 mi
West Bloomfield48322—161 mi
Westland48185—172 mi
White Lake48383—150 mi
Wyoming49509—100 mi
Ypsilanti48197—171 mi

Soil Temperature FAQ for Michigan

What is the current soil temperature in Michigan?

The current average 2-inch soil temperature across Michigan is 54°F, based on 2 USDA and NOAA monitoring stations. Readings range from 52°F to 57°F depending on location and elevation.

When should I apply pre-emergent in Michigan?

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

When can I plant grass seed in Michigan?

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.