The best working range for wood stoves is normally 500 up to 700 degrees Fahrenheit (260 – 370 C) (this is the stove top temp.). That being said, this is only a general rule of thumb; all stoves are different. Some run best at 400. Other types perform optimally only when close to 500 degrees.Click to see full answer. Also question is, what is the ideal temperature for a wood stove? between 110 to 250 degrees Fahrenheit Furthermore, can a wood stove get too hot? Buying Your Stove This overfiring can overheat and damage the stove itself as well as stovepipe parts and adjacent structures in your house, which could cause a house fire. If the wood stove is too large and you reduce its output by restricting the air supply with the damper, then underfiring occurs. Likewise, how hot should my stove pipe be? I usually get the pipe to 500 – 550 upon initial start up and close down the air to run the stove top temperature around 450. I would like to run the stove top temp to 600 as Jotul says the best range is 400-600. **All temp readings are the surface temperatures.Where should a wood stove thermometer be placed?The stove thermometer can only be used on a single wall flue, and it is attached to the flue using a magnet. To get a good reading, place it 18 inches above the stove for a short period after you ignite the appliance.