Napa Valley Vintages

1939 Napa Valley Vintage

Cool and dry season, compared with 1991 to 2020. Rebuilding after Repeal. A small group of estates led the recovery. Nearest notable vintage: 1941.

Weather and season

Apr to Oct average temperature64.1°F
Estimated growing degree days3030
Frost days, Mar to Apr4
Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct17
Winter rain6.7 in
Spring rain4 in
Harvest rain0.5 in

Station: south valley. Growing degree days are estimated from monthly means.

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