KC Weather & Soil Temps

Live conditions for Kansas City lawn care decisions.

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KC Soil Temperature Guide

Below 50°FDormant

No action needed — turf is sleeping.

50–55°FPre-Emergent Window

Apply crabgrass pre-emergent NOW. Forsythia is blooming.

55–65°FWindow Closing

Pre-emergent barrier is closing. Last chance to apply.

65–70°FOverseeding Ideal

Fall overseeding conditions are perfect for tall fescue.

Above 70°FSummer Stress

Mow high (4"), water deep, avoid fertilizer.

Data from Open-Meteo. Soil temperature measured at 6cm depth.
Updated every 30 minutes. Coordinates: KC Metro (38.97°N, 94.67°W).