Soil Temperature in Utah
The current average 2-inch soil temperature across Utah is 74°F, based on 35 USDA and NOAA monitoring stations. Readings range from 56°F to 107°F. Last updated July 2, 2026.
Current Planting Conditions
Summer conditions across Utah with soil averaging 74°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 Utah
Grass seed germination
Grass seed germination temperatures across Utah. 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 Utah (35)
For root-zone timing (fertilizer, aeration, weed control), see the 4-inch soil temperature for Utah. For accumulated-heat timing, see growing degree days for Utah. See the Utah soil temperature map for the full station view.
| Station | 2" Temp | Last Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Circleville (Piute) | 75°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Ephraim (Sanpete) | 69°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Holden (Millard) | 82°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Enterprise (Iron) | 70°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Milford (Beaver) | 76°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Eastland (San Juan) | 71°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Green River (Emery) | 79°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Price (Carbon) | 77°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Morgan (Morgan) | 64°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Mountain Home (Duchesne) | 107°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Blue Creek (Box Elder) | 71°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Cache Junction (Cache) | 70°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Nephi (Juab) | 73°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Alkali Mesa (San Juan) | 76°F | 2026-07-02 |
| West Summit (San Juan) | 70°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Mccracken Mesa (San Juan) | 81°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Chicken Ridge (Morgan) | 56°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Buffalo Jump (Rich) | 64°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Grantsville (Tooele) | 77°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Park Valley (Box Elder) | 71°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Split Mountain (Uintah) | 78°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Little Red Fox (Duchesne) | 66°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Manderfield (Beaver) | 79°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Panguitch (Garfield) | 60°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Spooky (Kane) | 86°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Sand Hollow (Washington) | 87°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Grouse Creek (Box Elder) | 63°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Cave Valley (Washington) | 72°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Vermillion (Kane) | 74°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Tule Valley (Millard) | 86°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Hals Canyon (Millard) | 76°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Goshute (Tooele) | 71°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Harms Way (San Juan) | 70°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Dugway (Tooele) | 77°F | 2026-07-02 |
| Brigham City 28 WNW | 73°F | 2026-07-02 |
Cities in Utah (16)
| City | ZIP | Current Temp |
|---|---|---|
| Bountiful | 84010 | 64°F |
| Cedar City | 84720 | 72°F |
| Clearfield | 84015 | 64°F |
| Layton | 84040 | 64°F |
| Logan | 84321 | 70°F |
| Ogden | 84201 | 64°F |
| Orem | 84057 | 77°F |
| Park City | 84060 | 64°F |
| Provo | 84601 | 73°F |
| Saint George | 84770 | 87°F |
| Salt Lake City | 84101 | 64°F |
| Sandy | 84070 | 77°F |
| South Jordan | 84009 | 77°F |
| Vernal | 84078 | 78°F |
| West Jordan | 84081 | 77°F |
| West Valley City | — | 77°F |
Lawn Care Timing Guides for Utah
- When to Apply Broadleaf Weed Killer on Cool-Season Lawns in Spring
Spring broadleaf timing for Kentucky bluegrass, fescue, perennial ryegrass, and the cool-season blends.
- How to Identify and Kill Nutsedge in Your Lawn
Nutsedge is a sedge, not a grass, which is why standard weed control fails.
- How to Apply Liquid Pre-Emergent Herbicide
Learn how to mix, calibrate, and spray liquid pre-emergent herbicide.
- When to Apply Broadleaf Weed Killer on Warm-Season Lawns in Spring
Spring broadleaf timing for St.
Soil Temperature FAQ for Utah
What is the current soil temperature in Utah?
The current average 2-inch soil temperature across Utah is 74°F, based on 35 USDA and NOAA monitoring stations. Readings range from 56°F to 107°F depending on location and elevation.
When should I apply pre-emergent in Utah?
Apply pre-emergent herbicide when soil at 2 inches reaches 55°F for several consecutive days. Timing varies across Utah, so check your city's page for station-specific readings and the pre-emergent timing recommendation.
When can I plant grass seed in Utah?
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.