ISU Soil Moisture Network

Iowa State University maintains a network of observation stations located primarily at the Research and Demonstration Farms, but also at cooperating locations. Data from this network dates back to 1986! The stations comprising the network has changed over the years with a complete network replacement started during 2012.

Data Controls

Select Time
Select Variable
Air Temperature Inversion Station Locations
Northwest (Sutherland)
1.5ft: M°F
5ft: M°F
10ft: M°F
Central (Ames)
1.5ft: M°F
5ft: M°F
10ft: M°F
Southeast (Crawfordsville)
1.5ft: M°F
5ft: M°F
10ft: M°F
Important Information