What Temperature Should I Vape Cannabis At? 315°F to 430°F

The Short Answer

Set a dry herb vape between 315°F and 430°F (157°C to 221°C). Start at 350°F (177°C). Raise the heat by 10°F to 15°F every few draws. Stop before 446°F (230°C).

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Boiling Points of Cannabinoids and Terpenes

Each compound turns to vapor at a set temperature. Heat below that point and the compound stays in the plant material.

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• THC: 315°F (157°C)
• CBD: 356°F (180°C)
• CBN: 365°F (185°C)
• CBC: 428°F (220°C)
• Pinene: 311°F (155°C)
• Myrcene: 332°F (167°C)
• Limonene: 349°F (176°C)
• Linalool: 388°F (198°C)

Terpenes boil first. They carry flavor and aroma. THC and CBD follow. Higher heat pulls out heavier compounds, including CBN, which is tied to sedation.

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Temperature Ranges by Effect

• 315°F to 355°F: Flavor. Terpenes vaporize. THC output is low and the vapor is thin.
• 355°F to 390°F: Balance. THC and CBD vaporize in quantity. This range fits most sessions.
• 390°F to 430°F: Heavy vapor. CBN and CBC enter the mix. Effects lean toward the body.
• Above 446°F: Combustion. The material burns instead of vaporizing.

Why 446°F Is the Ceiling

Cannabis plant material burns above 446°F (230°C). Burning releases tar, carbon monoxide, and benzene. Benzene is a known carcinogen. A vape that holds below that line makes vapor, not smoke.

Dry Herb Vape Temperature Guide: Best Temps for THC, CBD, and Flavor

Concentrates Run Hotter

Dabs and cartridges need more heat than flower. Quartz bangers and e-nails sit between 400°F and 600°F (204°C to 315°C). Low-temp dabs land at 400°F to 480°F. Above 600°F the oil scorches and the taste turns harsh.

Cartridges work on a different scale. Most 510 batteries run 3.3V to 4.8V, and the coil temperature is not printed on the label. Start at the lowest setting.

How to Find Your Number

1. Grind the flower. Loose pieces heat better than a dense clump.
2. Fill the chamber. Do not pack it tight. Air needs to move.
3. Set 350°F. Take a 5 second draw.
4. Wait 2 minutes. Note the flavor and the strength.
5. Step up 15°F. Repeat until the vapor tastes like burnt popcorn. That taste marks the end of the bowl.

What Changes the Number

• Device type: convection ovens hold temperature better than conduction coils.
• Moisture: dry flower vaporizes at the low end of a range.
• Draw speed: fast pulls cool the chamber.
• Grind: a fine grind extracts at lower heat.

No single number fits every strain and device. 350°F to 390°F covers most flower. Stay under 446°F.