Napa Valley Vintages

1942 Napa Valley Vintage

Cool and wet 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 temperature63.3°F
Estimated growing degree days2850
Frost days, Mar to Apr2
Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct15
Winter rain24.1 in
Spring rain9.9 in
Harvest rain1.2 in

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

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