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Soil Temperature in Wyoming

The current average 2-inch soil temperature across Wyoming is 69°F, based on 4 USDA and NOAA monitoring stations. Readings range from 61°F to 80°F. Last updated July 2, 2026.

Current Planting Conditions

Summer conditions across Wyoming with soil averaging 69°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 Wyoming

Grass seed germination

Grass seed germination temperatures across Wyoming. Soil warmth varies by location, so check a city page for the live reading and what germinates there now.

Grass speciesGermination optimumDays
Kentucky bluegrass5986°F14-30
Tall fescue6886°F7-12
Perennial ryegrass6886°F5-10
Fine fescue5977°F7-14
Bermudagrass7585°F10-30

Monitoring Stations in Wyoming (4)

For root-zone timing (fertilizer, aeration, weed control), see the 4-inch soil temperature for Wyoming. For accumulated-heat timing, see growing degree days for Wyoming. See the Wyoming soil temperature map for the full station view.

Station2" TempLast Reading
Torrington #1 (Goshen)80°F2026-07-02
Moose 1 NNE62°F2026-07-02
Lander 11 SSE71°F2026-07-02
Sundance 8 NNW61°F2026-07-02

Cities in Wyoming (7)

Cities in Wyoming with current soil temperature readings
CityZIPCurrent Temp
Casper8260170°F*
Cheyenne8200178°F
Evanston8293064°F
Gillette8271661°F
Jackson8300162°F
Laramie8207078°F
Rock Springs8290169°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 Wyoming

Soil Temperature FAQ for Wyoming

What is the current soil temperature in Wyoming?

The current average 2-inch soil temperature across Wyoming is 69°F, based on 4 USDA and NOAA monitoring stations. Readings range from 61°F to 80°F depending on location and elevation.

When should I apply pre-emergent in Wyoming?

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

When can I plant grass seed in Wyoming?

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.