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Greenfield, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Franklin County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
17,662
Population
825/sq mi density
$53,961
Median Income
$33,966 per capita
$252,000
Home Value
$324,482 Zillow
$1,097
Median Rent
35.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
246 sunny days/yr
481
Violent Crime/100K
1,958 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,961 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$252,000 home value, $1,097/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
481 violent crimes/100K (27% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Greenfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Area | 21.4 sq mi (55.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 825/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6147°N, 72.5971°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Westfield-Barnes Regional (BAF) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0398 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in |
Greenfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (3.0").