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Agricultural Weather Tools

Essential weather tools for Central New York farmers and gardeners
Growing degree days, frost alerts, growing season analysis, and farming weather tools

Growing Degree Days (GDD)

32
Cumulative Growing Degree Days (Base 50°F)

Growing Degree Days measure heat accumulation for plant growth. Current temperature: 27.5°F

2.9
Today's GDD
32
Month GDD
32
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

32
Month GDD
February 2026
32
Year GDD
2026 Total
2.9
Daily GDD
Estimated Today

GDD Progress: 1.3% 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: High
Current Conditions
Temperature: 27.5°F
Dew Point: 27.3°F
Wind Speed: 7.8 mph
⚠️ HIGH FROST RISK

Protect sensitive plants. Consider covering crops or bringing potted plants indoors.

Growing Season Analysis

Growing Season Progress

0% Complete

Growing season: 04-15 to 10-15
Days since spring start: 0
Days until fall end: 246

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

Agricultural Weather Tools

Pest Management EXPERIMENTAL

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

No pest alerts at current GDD level

(32 GDD)

Irrigation Scheduler

Current Irrigation Needs:

0.3 inches/day

Factors:

  • Temperature: 27.5°F
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Base water needs: 0.5 inches/day
Harvest Planner

🌱 Crops still developing at current GDD level (32 GDD)

Current Agricultural Weather Data

27.5°F
Temperature
99%
Humidity
27.3°F
Dew Point
7.8 mph
Wind Speed
NNE°
Wind Direction
30.00 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: 27.5°F
  • Humidity: 99%
  • UV Index: 0.0
  • Burn Time: 40+ minutes
  • Yesterday's High UV: 2.0
Solar Energy Tracking EXPERIMENTAL

Experimental: Estimated solar energy based on weather conditions.

5 W/m²
Solar Energy Potential
🌙 LOW SOLAR CONDITIONS
Limited solar energy available. Consider energy storage systems.

Solar Data:

  • Current Time: 7:05 PM
  • Day Length: Nighttime
  • Solar Potential: Low
  • Solar Percentage: 0%
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