4-Inch Soil Temperature in New York
The current average 4-inch soil temperature across New York is 63°F, measured at 3 USDA and NOAA monitoring stations. Readings range from 59°F to 66°F. Soil across New York is right at the seasonal normal of 61°F for early October, based on 3 of 3 stations with historical records. Last updated September 30, 2026.
Why the 4-Inch Reading
Every reading here is measured at native 4-inch depth by USDA SCAN (Soil Climate Analysis Network) and NOAA USCRN (US Climate Reference Network) stations, not modeled. The 4-inch root-zone temperature changes more slowly than the surface, making it the steadier signal for established-lawn and garden timing: pre-emergent and broadleaf herbicide windows, fertilizer applications, and core aeration.
Stations Measuring 4-Inch Depth in New York (3)
| Station | 4" Temp | Last Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Geneva #1 (Ontario) | 64°F | 2026-09-30 |
| Millbrook 3 W | 66°F | 2026-09-30 |
| Ithaca 13 E | 59°F | 2026-09-30 |
Cities in New York (79)
| City | ZIP | Current Temp |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | 12201 | 66°F |
| Amityville | 11701 | 66°F |
| Astoria | 11102 | 66°F |
| Auburn | 13021 | 64°F |
| Batavia | 14020 | 64°F |
| Bayside | 11359 | 66°F |
| Binghamton | 13901 | 59°F |
| Bronx | 10451 | 66°F |
| Brooklyn | 11201 | 66°F |
| Buffalo | 14201 | 64°F |
| Copake | 12516 | 66°F |
| Corning | 14830 | 59°F |
| Croton On Hudson | 10520 | 66°F |
| East Elmhurst | 11369 | 66°F |
| Eastern States Bkcard Assoc | 11044 | 66°F |
| Elmhurst | 11373 | 66°F |
| Elmira | 14901 | 59°F |
| Endicott | 13760 | 59°F |
| Far Rockaway | 11690 | 66°F |
| Farmingdale | 11735 | 66°F |
| Floral Park | 11001 | 66°F |
| Flushing | 11351 | 66°F |
| Fresh Meadows | 11365 | 66°F |
| Garden City | 11530 | 66°F |
| Great Neck | 11020 | 66°F |
| Hempstead | 11549 | 66°F |
| Hicksville | 11801 | 66°F |
| Holtsville | 11742 | 66°F |
| Islandia | 11749 | 66°F |
| Ithaca | 14850 | 59°F |
| Jamaica | 11405 | 66°F |
| Jamestown | 14701 | — |
| Jericho | 11753 | 66°F |
| Keeseville | 12911 | — |
| Kingston | 12401 | 66°F |
| Little Neck | 11362 | 66°F |
| Liverpool | 13088 | 64°F |
| Lockport | 14094 | 64°F |
| Long Island City | 11101 | 66°F |
| Lyon Mountain | 12952 | — |
| Melville | 11747 | 66°F |
| Middletown | 10940 | 66°F |
| Monroe | 10949 | 66°F |
| Mount Vernon | 10550 | 66°F |
| New Hyde Park | 11040 | 66°F |
| New Rochelle | 10801 | 66°F |
| New York | 10001 | 66°F |
| Newburgh | 12550 | 66°F |
| Newcomb | 12852 | — |
| Niagara Falls | 14301 | — |
| Ozone Park | 11416 | 66°F |
| Plattsburgh | 12901 | — |
| Pleasantville | 10570 | 66°F |
| Port Washington | 11050 | 66°F |
| Potsdam | 13676 | — |
| Poughkeepsie | 12601 | 66°F |
| Queens Village | 11427 | 66°F |
| Ridgewood | 11385 | 66°F |
| Rochester | 14602 | 64°F |
| Rockville Centre | 11570 | 66°F |
| Rome | 13440 | 59°F |
| Schenectady | 12301 | 66°F |
| Southampton | 11968 | 66°F |
| Staten Island | 10301 | 66°F |
| Stephentown | 12168 | 66°F |
| Stony Brook | 11790 | 66°F |
| Syosset | 11773 | 66°F |
| Syracuse | 13201 | 59°F |
| Tonawanda | 14150 | 64°F |
| Troy | 12180 | 66°F |
| Uniondale | 11553 | 66°F |
| Utica | 13501 | 59°F |
| Valley Stream | 11580 | 66°F |
| Vestal | 13850 | 59°F |
| Watertown | 13601 | 64°F |
| West Babylon | 11704 | 66°F |
| West Point | 10996 | 66°F |
| White Plains | 10601 | 66°F |
| Yonkers | 10701 | 66°F |
4-Inch Soil Temperature FAQ for New York
What is the current 4-inch soil temperature in New York?
The current average 4-inch soil temperature across New York is 63°F, measured at 3 USDA and NOAA stations. Readings range from 59°F to 66°F depending on location and elevation. Soil across New York is right at the seasonal normal of 61°F for early October, based on 3 of 3 stations with historical records.
What does the 4 inch soil temperature mean?
The 4 inch soil temperature shows conditions deeper in the root zone than the 2 inch germination reading. It is commonly used for established lawn, garden, and agricultural timing because it changes more slowly than the surface layer, so it is a steadier signal for fertilizer, aeration, and weed-control decisions.
Why use 4-inch soil temperature instead of 2-inch?
Use 2 inches for germination decisions, since that is where seeds sit. Use the 4 inch soil temperature for established lawn and garden timing: it reads the root zone, changes more slowly than the surface, and is the depth most fertilizer, aeration, and disease guidance references.
See the national 4-inch soil temperature map, the full New York soil temperature directory (all depths), the national soil temperature by depth comparison, or the live national soil temperature map.