Greenfield in Summer

In summer (June, July and August), Greenfield sees average daytime highs around 85°F and overnight lows near 58°F, with 0.2 in of rain over about 1 wet days across the season. It is the warmest season of the year and the driest season of the year.

Over the season highs climb from about 78°F in early June to 87°F by late August. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 89% of the time across summer, and the air most often feels dry.

Summer is Greenfield's 3rd-best season to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Greenfield's year-round climate.

Avg daytime high
85°F
warmest season of the year
Avg overnight low
58°F
Rainfall
0.2 in
1 wet days
Avg wind
4 mph
Travel score
7.0
3rd-best season
Months
Jun · Jul · Aug

Temperature in Greenfield in Summer

Average highAverage lowShaded bands: 10–90% of days

Over the season highs climb from about 78°F in early June to 87°F by late August.

A typical summer day in Greenfield reaches about 85°F and drops to 58°F overnight. The warmest of the three months is August, the coolest June.

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Greenfield weather by month

How the three summer months (June, July and August) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.

MonthHigh / Low (°F)Rainfall (inches)Wet daysDaylight (hours)Travel score
Jan58° / 40°3.57.69.84.5
Feb59° / 41°3.58.510.64.7
Mar63° / 43°2.67.511.75.9
Apr67° / 45°1.14.312.97.3
May74° / 50°0.52.213.98.7
Jun82° / 55°0.10.414.48.3
Jul87° / 60°0.00.314.26.4
Aug87° / 60°0.00.213.46.3
Sep83° / 58°0.10.712.27.9
Oct75° / 52°0.72.111.18.8
Nov64° / 44°1.24.210.16.8
Dec58° / 40°2.97.39.64.6

Cloud cover in Summer

ClearMostly clearPartly cloudyMostly cloudyOvercast

The sky is clear or mostly clear about 89% of the time across summer.

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Chance of precipitation in Summer

Any precipitation

Greenfield gets around 0.2 in of rain over 1 wet days across summer. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.

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Humidity in Summer

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Most of summer feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.

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Wind in Summer

Winds average 4 mph across summer.

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Sunrise & sunset in Summer

DaylightNight

Daylight runs from about 14 h 18 min in early June to 12 h 48 min by late August. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.

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Solar energy in Summer

Daily solar energy (kWh/m²)

Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across summer, about 8.1 kWh/m².

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Planning a trip in summer

Is summer a good time to visit Greenfield?

Our two travel scores rate summer for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.

7.0
Sightseeing
3rd-best month of the year
9.0
Beach & pool
1st-best month of the year

summer is one of the better times to visit Greenfield for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.

What to pack for Greenfield in Summer

From summer's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.

In summer, Greenfield sees daytime highs around 85°F and nights near 58°F. Pack light clothes and sun protection.

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Sea temperature near Greenfield in Summer

The nearest coast averages about 57°F across summer — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.

The sea at the nearest coast (about 25 mi away) is warmest in September at about 59°F and coldest in April near 54°F.

The water stays below 68°F all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.

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Sea temperature (°F)Comfort
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Sep59Cool
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UV index in Greenfield in Summer

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Clear-sky midday UV across summer averages around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.

Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Greenfield peaks around June 21 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 14 at about 2 (moderate).

The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.

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UV index (midday)Level
Jan3Moderate
Feb4Moderate
Mar5Moderate
Apr7High
May9Very high
Jun11Extreme
Jul11Extreme
Aug10Extreme
Sep7Very high
Oct6High
Nov3Moderate
Dec2Moderate

Air quality in Greenfield in Summer

GoodModeratePoorUnhealthyVery unhealthy

Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where summer falls, not just the annual average.

Air quality in Greenfield is worst in September — around 27 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 7.0× the cleanest month (December, 4 µg/m³).

Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).

0102030JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecGoodModerateGoodSep 1027 µg/m³Dec 174 µg/m³
PM2.5 (µg/m³)Level
Jan4Good
Feb5Good
Mar5Good
Apr5Good
May5Good
Jun5Good
Jul16Moderate
Aug25Moderate
Sep27Moderate
Oct6Good
Nov4Good
Dec4Good
Location & terrain

Where is Greenfield?

Greenfield sits at 36.3°N, 121.2°W, 289 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Soledad, 8.7 mi away.

Topography around Greenfield

How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Greenfield.

Within 2 miles, the terrain around Greenfield has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 131 ft around an average of 279 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,671 ft; within 50 miles, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 5,883 ft.

The land around Greenfield is covered by cropland (67%) within 2 miles, grassland (53%) and cropland (22%) within 10 miles, and grassland (47%) and trees (23%) within 50 miles.

2 miles
131 ft
10 miles
3,671 ft
50 miles
5,883 ft
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Summer weather nearby: Soledad 8.7 mi · Big Sur 32 mi · Salinas 34 mi · Hollister 38 mi · Seaside 39 mi · Prunedale 39 mi · Marina 40 mi · Monterey 41 mi

United States travel facts

Power plugs
Type A / B
120 V · 60 Hz
Prices
≈ 100% of US
price level, 2025
GDP per capita
$90,027
2025
Happiness
6.8 / 10
World Happiness, 2025
Safe drinking water
98%
of population, 2024
Homicide rate
5.8
per 100k, 2023
Road deaths
12.7
per 100k/yr, 2019
Income group
High
World Bank
Religion
Protestant 47%unaffiliated 23%Roman Catholic 21%Jewish 2%

Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.

Data sources

Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Greenfield (36.3208°, -121.2438°, elevation 289 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google.