4-Inch Soil Temperature in West Virginia
The current average 4-inch soil temperature across West Virginia is 60°F, measured at 1 USDA and NOAA monitoring stations. Readings range from 60°F to 60°F. Last updated September 26, 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 West Virginia (1)
| Station | 4" Temp | Last Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Elkins 21 ENE | 60°F | 2026-09-26 |
Cities in West Virginia (12)
| City | ZIP | Current Temp |
|---|---|---|
| Beckley | 25801 | — |
| Charleston | 25301 | — |
| Clarksburg | 26301 | 60°F |
| Fairmont | 26554 | 60°F |
| Huntington | 25701 | — |
| Martinsburg | 25401 | 60°F |
| Mineral Wells | 26120 | — |
| Morgantown | 26501 | 60°F |
| Mount Hope | 25880 | — |
| Parkersburg | 26101 | — |
| Princeton | 24739 | — |
| White Sulphur Springs | 24961 | 60°F |
4-Inch Soil Temperature FAQ for West Virginia
What is the current 4-inch soil temperature in West Virginia?
The current average 4-inch soil temperature across West Virginia is 60°F, measured at 1 USDA and NOAA stations. Readings range from 60°F to 60°F depending on location and elevation.
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 West Virginia soil temperature directory (all depths), the national soil temperature by depth comparison, or the live national soil temperature map.