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Weather & Climate in Greenfield, IN

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Greenfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 890 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation890 ft (271 m)
Area14.2 sq mi (36.9 km²)
Population Density1,708/sq mi
Coordinates39.7933°N, 85.7725°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyHancock County County
Nearest AirportIndianapolis International (IND)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 20.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.69"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience89.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M3.8.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 129 km 6 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 23 km 2 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 77 km 5 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 84 km 5 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 113 km 10 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 143 km 5 km
Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 108 km 5 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 135 km 5 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 136 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

584 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 83 fatalities, 1,853 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 15 km 13.2 mi 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 97 km 33.0 mi 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 32 km 11.0 mi 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 12 km 18.9 mi 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 52 km 18.0 mi 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 74 km 35.6 mi 4
May 14, 1972 EF4 26 km 30.0 mi 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 97 km 45.7 mi 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 85 km 48.0 mi 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 91 km 52.5 mi 4
Apr 25, 1961 EF4 24 km 63.1 mi 0
Mar 6, 1956 EF4 88 km 1.9 mi 1
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 70 km 41.3 mi 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 78 km 6.4 mi 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 40 km 5.5 mi 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 99 km 5.9 mi 2
May 27, 2019 EF3 93 km 12.8 mi 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 82 km 8.6 mi 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 87 km 8.7 mi 3
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 38 km 9.7 mi 1
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WUI 3 03 (3,372 acres, 2003).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 96 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 94 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 96 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 96 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,547 86 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 94 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,102 58 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,019 94 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 3 RX FALL 2008 949 97 km
2004 UNIT 30 938 92 km
2002 UNIT 3 929 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 898 86 km
2002 UNIT 1 707 93 km
2010 FORK RIDGE RX 697 96 km
2019 UNNAMED 670 96 km
2004 UNIT 1 669 93 km
2005 UNIT 31 05 649 97 km
2007 UNIT 2 07 WUI 571 95 km
2009 UNIT 0-H SPRING 2009 517 97 km
2004 UNIT 2 514 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.3 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in
April 51°F (10°C) 4.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.6 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Greenfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.3").

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