Worm Composting Temperature

Worm composting is great fun and highly rewarding. However, there are a number of easy steps you can take to help insure that your composting worms are healthy and happy. The most important factor is maintaining the ideal worm compost temperature.

The majority of composting worms love temperatures between 55 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit (13 – 25 C). Composting worms are actually most efficient at a temperature of about 57-80*F (14-27C). As long as you keep your worm bin within this range, your redworms will be quite content and productive.

In order to insure that your composting worms are healthy and happy, you need to maintain the ideal worm compost temperature.

In order to insure that your composting worms are healthy and happy, you need to maintain the ideal worm compost temperature. The ideal temperature for the majority of composting worms is between 55 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit (13 – 25 C). Temperatures outside this range will kill or stress your worms.

The ideal temperature for the majority of composting worms is between 55 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit (13 – 25 C).

The ideal temperature for the majority of composting worms is between 55 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit (13 – 25 C). This is a comfortable range to allow them to thrive without being too hot or cold.

It’s important to note that if you live in an area with extremely cold winters, you may wish to move your wormery inside for the winter when temperatures drop significantly below this range.

Composting worms are actually most efficient at a temperature of about 57-80*F (14-27C).

Composting worms are actually most efficient at a temperature of about 57-80*F (14-27C). This range is the most common, but it is important to know that the ideal temperature for your particular composting worms will depend on their species. Some can survive in temperatures below freezing, while others do better above 90*F. You may need to shade your bin if it is located in an area with extreme temperatures or direct sunlight.

Outside temperatures above 90*F (32C) can be dangerous because they can kill your composting worms.

• Temperatures above 90*F (32C) can be dangerous because they can kill your composting worms.
• Worms are most active at temperatures between 40 – 80 degrees Fahrenheit (5 – 27 degrees Celsius). They will slow down or stop their work if the temperature goes above 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29.4 degrees Celsius). If it gets colder than that, they will not die but they won’t be working either.

Below freezing temperatures will not kill your redworms but they do tend to slow down during these times.

If you keep your worm composting bin in a cool spot, the worms will slow down and go dormant. They won’t die but they may stop moving around as much. If you disturb them, they’ll wake up and start crawling again!

When temperatures drop below freezing, it’s best to move your worm bin inside an insulated garage or shed where it can stay above freezing for a few days after each new storm (or snowfall).

If you live in an area with extremely cold winters, you may wish to move your wormery inside for the winter when temperatures drop significantly.

If you live in an area with extremely cold winters, you may wish to move your wormery inside for the winter when temperatures drop significantly. If that is the case, keep the bin in a cool, dry location. You will want to avoid using any heat sources at all. This includes:

• Heat pads or heat lamps
• Air conditioners
• Space heaters
• Wood stoves

If you live in an area with hot summers, you may need to take some steps to keep your bin cool and shaded.

If you live in an area with hot summers, you may need to take some steps to keep your bin cool and shaded:

• Place the bin in a shaded spot. The best way to do this is by setting it up under a tree or large shrub where it will receive dappled shade throughout the day.
• Use a fan. A small box fan can be used inside the bin for more even air circulation if necessary. Just make sure there’s enough room on either side of the fan for air movement so that waste doesn’t get compacted by the blades of your fan!
• Use a shade cloth over top of your composting bin during peak summer heat waves (I recommend doing this even if you live in an area without many extreme heat events). Shade cloths are available at most hardware stores; they come in rolls and usually cost less than $20 (for example here is one on Amazon). Make sure you choose one that has holes small enough that no pests like mice or rats can get through them but big enough so they’re not too restrictive on airflow within your bin itself.”

Your worms will die if their bin is kept at the wrong temperature.

Composting worms are not the same as earthworms, or red wigglers. They’re also not like nightcrawlers, tiger worms, or red earthworms. Composting worms do not thrive in water and will die if left to drown in it—however they do need moisture to survive.

You’ll want to keep your bin somewhere between 50 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit (10-21 degrees Celsius).

Hopefully this article helped you understand why the temperature in your home is important for your worms’ health. If you wish to learn more about what it takes to keep worms happy, check out our guide on making a worm composting bin. You’ll find that composting worm care isn’t difficult and that once you get the hang of it, it’s easy to keep your worms healthy and happy!