Lowest listed risk
Sunny Day
0x lightning risk; Rainbow Weather also shares this lowest listed level.
Database
Greedy Growers Weather Events: Growth, Lightning Risk & Mutations
Compare all 6 weather events by duration, growth speed, lightning risk, mutation chance and jackpot multiplier.
Data updated Maintained by Tom Mobi
Fastest growth
Meteor Shower 3x
The strongest growth-speed multiplier among the listed events.
Largest mutation jackpot
Cosmic 100x
Meteor Shower lists a 2.5% chance.
All Greedy Growers Weather Events: Effects & Risk
Filter by rarity or sort the table to compare growth speed, lightning exposure and the mutation payoff available during each event.
| Event | Rarity | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderstorm Extremely high lightning risk. Strikes trigger Shocked (2.5x) or Charged (7.5x) mutations if trees survive. | Rare | 4m 30s | 2x | 3.5x | Shocked / Charged 7.5x · 15.0% |
| Meteor Shower Ultra-rare event. Has a 2.5% chance to hit crops with the jackpot Cosmic (100x) mutation. | Legendary | 4m 30s | 3x | 1x | Cosmic 100x · 2.5% |
| Acid Rain Corrosive rain granting 1.5x growth speed and 20% chance for Radioactive (5x) crops. | Uncommon | 4m 30s | 1.5x | 0.5x | Radioactive 5x · 20.0% |
| Misty Fog Thick fog covers the plot. High 50% chance to apply Dewy (2x) mutation. | Common | 4m 30s | 1.25x | 0.2x | Dewy 2x · 50.0% |
| Sunny Day Standard sunny baseline. No weather buffs or lightning risks. | Common | 4m 30s | 1x | 0x | None — |
| Rainbow Weather Rare event granting 2.5x growth speed and a 7.5% chance to trigger Golden (25x) mutation. | Epic | 4m 30s | 2.5x | 0x | Golden 25x · 7.5% |
6 weather events
How Weather Events Change Your Farming Loop
Weather is more than a temporary visual effect: it changes the safe harvest window and the upside of leaving a tree planted longer.
Low-risk growth windows
Sunny Day and Rainbow Weather have 0x listed lightning risk. Use these calmer windows to grow valuable seeds without adding storm exposure.
Storm risk versus payout
Thunderstorm grows trees quickly but carries the highest listed lightning risk. Harvest earlier or check the Risk Calculator before chasing a Shocked or Charged crop.
Mutation hunting
Match your fertilizer and seed choice to the active event. Rainbow targets Golden, while Meteor Shower is the high-risk route to the 100x Cosmic mutation.
Greedy Growers Weather Events FAQ
What do weather events do in Greedy Growers?
Weather events change how quickly trees grow, how dangerous lightning is and which mutations can appear. Check the event's growth multiplier and lightning risk together before leaving a valuable crop on the plot.
Which weather event is best for mutations?
Meteor Shower offers the largest listed mutation jackpot: Cosmic at 100x, with a 2.5% chance. Rainbow Weather is a safer alternative for pursuing Golden at 25x.
Does weather affect lightning risk in Greedy Growers?
Yes. The database lists a lightning risk multiplier for every event. Sunny Day and Rainbow Weather have 0x listed risk, while Thunderstorm is the most dangerous at 3.5x. Use the Lightning Risk Calculator before gambling on a high-value tree.
How long do weather events last in Greedy Growers?
The current database lists each weather event at 270 seconds, or 4 minutes and 30 seconds. Use that window to choose seeds, fertilizer and a harvest point before the event changes.
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Prediction Potion Guide
Use a guaranteed safe multiplier to protect a valuable tree.
Mutations Guide
How to farm Weather, Lightning, Pet and Worm mutations.
Rebirth Guide
Every Rebirth level, unlock and Cash requirement.
Lightning Risk Calculator
Bankruptcy risk and expected value before you harvest.
Rebirth Calculator
How long until you can afford your next Rebirth.
Mutation Database
Every mutation multiplier and how it triggers.
Fertilizer Database
Multiplier, growth speed and mutation effects.
Seeds Database
Every seed's rarity, cost and spawn chance.
Pets & Eggs Database
Egg drop tables and pet passive abilities.