Napa Valley Vintages

1940 Napa Valley Vintage

Cool and normal 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 days3020
Frost days, Mar to Apr0
Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct5
Winter rain21 in
Spring rain8.4 in
Harvest rain1.5 in

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

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