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)

94.4

Cumulative Growing Degree Days (Base 50°F)

Growing Degree Days measure heat accumulation for plant growth. Current temperature: 49.3°F

3.2

Today's GDD

Month GDD

94.4

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

Month GDD

March 2026

94.4

Year GDD

2026 Total

3.2

Daily GDD

Estimated Today

GDD Progress: 3.8% 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: Moderate

Current Conditions

Temperature: 49.3°F

Dew Point: 27.7°F

Wind Speed: 2.7 mph

⚠️ MODERATE FROST RISK

Monitor conditions closely. Be prepared to protect sensitive plants if temperatures drop further.

Growing Season Analysis

Growing Season Progress

0% Complete

Growing season: 04-15 to 10-15
Days since spring start: 0
Days until fall end: 200

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

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.

No pest alerts at current GDD level

(94.4 GDD)

Irrigation Scheduler

Current Irrigation Needs:

0.4 inches/day

Factors:

Temperature: 49.3°F
Humidity: 43%
Base water needs: 0.5 inches/day

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

Harvest Planner

🌱 Crops still developing at current GDD level (94.4 GDD)

Current Agricultural Weather Data

49.3°F

Temperature

43%

Humidity

27.7°F

Dew Point

2.7 mph

Wind Speed

NNE°

Wind Direction

30.43 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: 49.3°F
Humidity: 43%
UV Index: 0.0
Burn Time: 40+ minutes
Yesterday's High UV: 9.0

Solar Energy Tracking EXPERIMENTAL

Experimental: Estimated solar energy based on weather conditions.

105 W/m²

Solar Energy Potential

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

Solar Data:

Current Time: 5:34 PM
Day Length: Daytime
Solar Potential: Low
Solar Percentage: 20%