compost temperature ranges
This period is called the active composting stage. The temperature gradually drops to 40Â°C as the active composting slows down and the curing stage begins. Composting essentially takes place within two temperature ranges: 10 to 40Â°C and higher than 40Â°C. Temperatures above 40Â°C are desirable because these higher levels destroy more pathogens, weed seeds and fly larvae in the manure.