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NOAA soil profile

Wooster soil profile.

Hourly soil temperature and moisture at five measured depths.

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Air temperatureHourly average
Relative humidityReference station
Hourly precipitationMeasured amount
Solar radiationIncoming energy

Current depth profile

Temperature below the surface

5 cm
Seed-zone surfaceMoisture —
soil temperature
10 cm
Shallow root zoneMoisture —
soil temperature
20 cm
Root-zone bridgeMoisture —
soil temperature
50 cm
Deep root zoneMoisture —
soil temperature
100 cm
Seasonal storage layerMoisture —
soil temperature
5 cm temperature trend
Recent observationsHourly

Recent history

Hourly depth comparison

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Use as regional context, not a field prescription.

Soil conditions vary with texture, cover, slope, drainage, tillage, and distance. Compare this reference profile with local extension guidance and in-field measurements before making planting or application decisions.

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