Soil Temperature in Oklahoma
The current average 2-inch soil temperature across Oklahoma is 78°F, based on 4 USDA and NOAA monitoring stations. Readings range from 69°F to 84°F. Last updated July 2, 2026.
Current Planting Conditions
Summer conditions across Oklahoma with soil averaging 78°F at 2 inches. Warm-season grasses are in peak growth; keep cool-season lawns mowed high and watered deep. The next application windows arrive in fall, starting with pre-emergent as soil falls back through 70°F.
Grass Seed Germination in Oklahoma
Grass seed germination
Grass seed germination temperatures across Oklahoma. Soil warmth varies by location, so check a city page for the live reading and what germinates there now.
| Grass species | Germination optimum | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky bluegrass | 59–86°F | 14-30 |
| Tall fescue | 68–86°F | 7-12 |
| Perennial ryegrass | 68–86°F | 5-10 |
| Fine fescue | 59–77°F | 7-14 |
| Bermudagrass | 75–85°F | 10-30 |
Monitoring Stations in Oklahoma (4)
For root-zone timing (fertilizer, aeration, weed control), see the 4-inch soil temperature for Oklahoma. For accumulated-heat timing, see growing degree days for Oklahoma. See the Oklahoma soil temperature map for the full station view.
| Station | 2" Temp | Last Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Reno #1 (Canadian) | 69°F | 2026-06-26 |
| Goodwell 2 E | 80°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Stillwater 2 W | 84°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Stillwater 5 WNW | 79°F | 2026-07-02 |
Cities in Oklahoma (33)
| City | ZIP | Current Temp |
|---|---|---|
| Ada | 74820 | 88°F* |
| Altus | 73521 | 89°F |
| Ardmore | 73401 | 90°F* |
| Atoka | 74525 | 87°F* |
| Bartlesville | 74003 | 80°F |
| Braggs | 74423 | 88°F* |
| Broken Arrow | 74011 | 84°F |
| Chickasha | 73018 | 69°F |
| Claremore | 74017 | 87°F* |
| Davis | 73030 | 88°F* |
| Duncan | 73533 | 69°F |
| Durant | 74701 | 89°F* |
| Edmond | 73003 | 69°F |
| Elk City | 73644 | 90°F* |
| Enid | 73701 | 79°F |
| Grove | 74344 | 78°F |
| Lawton | 73501 | 89°F |
| Mcalester | 74501 | 88°F* |
| Miami | 74354 | 77°F |
| Muskogee | 74401 | 87°F* |
| Norman | 73019 | 69°F |
| Oklahoma City | 73101 | 69°F |
| Ponca City | 74601 | 80°F |
| Pryor | 74361 | 87°F* |
| Sapulpa | 74066 | 84°F |
| Seminole | 74818 | 84°F |
| Shawnee | 74801 | 84°F |
| Stillwater | 74074 | 84°F |
| Tahlequah | 74464 | 85°F* |
| Tulsa | 74101 | 84°F |
| Wagoner | 74467 | 87°F* |
| Woodward | 73801 | 95°F* |
| Yukon | 73085 | 69°F |
Modeled estimate from Open-Meteo where no monitoring station is within 75 miles; all other readings are measured at USDA and NOAA stations.
Lawn Care Timing Guides for Oklahoma
- Summer Lawn Dormancy: Keep Cool-Season Grass Alive in Heat
Cool-season grass slows once 2-inch soil sustains 75°F and goes dormant near 85°F.
- When to Apply Grub Control: The 65-70°F Soil Window
Apply preventive grub control (chlorantraniliprole or imidacloprid) before eggs hatch, when 2-4 inch soil holds 65-70°F: late June through July in most regions.
- Lawn Fungus by Temperature: Brown Patch, Dollar Spot & More
Brown patch and Pythium strike when humid nights hold above 68°F on lush, over-fertilized turf; dollar spot, red thread, and rust hit slow-growing lawns at 60-85°F.
- When to Apply Broadleaf Weed Killer on Warm-Season Lawns in Spring
Spring broadleaf timing for St.
Soil Temperature FAQ for Oklahoma
What is the current soil temperature in Oklahoma?
The current average 2-inch soil temperature across Oklahoma is 78°F, based on 4 USDA and NOAA monitoring stations. Readings range from 69°F to 84°F depending on location and elevation.
When should I apply pre-emergent in Oklahoma?
Apply pre-emergent herbicide when soil at 2 inches reaches 55°F for several consecutive days. Timing varies across Oklahoma, so check your city's page for station-specific readings and the pre-emergent timing recommendation.
When can I plant grass seed in Oklahoma?
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.