Growing Degree Days (GDD)

851.6

Cumulative Growing Degree Days (Base 50°F)

Growing Degree Days measure heat accumulation for plant growth. Current temperature: 57.0°F

19.1

Today's GDD

286.3

Month GDD

851.6

Year GDD

GDD Thresholds

0-50 GDD: Early spring crops (peas, spinach)
50-100 GDD: Cool-season vegetables (lettuce, radishes)
100-200 GDD: Warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers)
200+ GDD: Heat-loving crops (corn, beans)

Crop Development

Corn: 2,200-2,800 GDD to maturity
Tomatoes: 1,200-1,500 GDD to first fruit
Peppers: 1,500-2,000 GDD to maturity
Beans: 1,100-1,300 GDD to harvest

Real GDD Data Analysis

286.3

Month GDD

June 2026

851.6

Year GDD

2026 Total

19.1

Daily GDD

Estimated Today

GDD Progress: 34.1% of typical growing season GDD

Data Source: Real-time weather station data updated every 5 minutes

Frost/Freeze Risk Assessment

Current Frost Risk Status

Frost Risk: Low

Current Conditions

Temperature: 57.0°F

Dew Point: 53.2°F

Wind Speed: 2.3 mph

✅ LOW FROST RISK

Current conditions are favorable for plant growth with minimal frost risk.

Growing Season Analysis

Growing Season Progress

33.3% Complete

Growing season: 04-15 to 10-15
Days since spring start: 61
Days until fall end: 122

Seasonal Timeline

Early Spring (March-April): Hardy vegetables, cold frames
Mid Spring (April-May): Cool-season crops, transplants
Late Spring (May-June): Warm-season crops, direct seeding
Summer (June-August): Peak growing season, succession planting
Fall (September-October): Fall crops, harvest, preparation

Current Recommendations

Cool-season crops (lettuce, spinach, peas)
Hardy vegetables (carrots, beets, radishes)
Cold-hardy crops (kale, cabbage, broccoli)

Agricultural Weather Tools

Pest Management EXPERIMENTAL

Experimental: Based on GDD thresholds. Verify pest activity in your fields.

Active Pest Alerts

Corn borer

Corn borer egg laying begins

Threshold: 300 GDD, Current: 851.6 GDD

Potato beetle

Colorado potato beetle emergence

Threshold: 250 GDD, Current: 851.6 GDD

Aphids

Aphid population building

Threshold: 150 GDD, Current: 851.6 GDD

Cutworms

Cutworm activity begins

Threshold: 100 GDD, Current: 851.6 GDD

Irrigation Scheduler

Current Irrigation Needs:

0.4 inches/day

Factors:

Temperature: 57.0°F
Humidity: 87%
Base water needs: 0.5 inches/day

⚠️ High Water Demand
Consider additional irrigation to maintain crop health.

Harvest Planner

Harvest Status:

Lettuce
Ready for harvest
Required: 800 GDD

Radishes
Ready for harvest
Required: 600 GDD

Spinach
Ready for harvest
Required: 700 GDD

Peas
Approaching harvest
Progress: 71% (851.6/1200 GDD)

Beans
Approaching harvest
Progress: 77.4% (851.6/1100 GDD)

Current Agricultural Weather Data

57.0°F

Temperature

87%

Humidity

53.2°F

Dew Point

2.3 mph

Wind Speed

NNW°

Wind Direction

29.91 inches inHg

Barometric Pressure

Solar/UV Agricultural Tools

Crop Sunburn Risk EXPERIMENTAL

Experimental: Based on temperature and humidity. Monitor crops for sunburn symptoms.

Low Risk

Current Conditions

✅ LOW SUNBURN RISK
Current conditions are favorable for crop growth with minimal sunburn risk.

Factors:

Temperature: 57.0°F
Humidity: 87%
UV Index: 1.0
Burn Time: 112 minutes
Yesterday's High UV: 7.0

Solar Energy Tracking EXPERIMENTAL

Experimental: Estimated solar energy based on weather conditions.

150 W/m²

Solar Energy Potential

🌙 LOW SOLAR CONDITIONS
Limited solar energy available. Consider energy storage systems.

Solar Data:

Current Time: 8:18 AM
Day Length: Daytime
Solar Potential: Low
Solar Percentage: 63%