Napa Valley Vintages

1953 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 temperature62.4°F
Estimated growing degree days2650
Frost days, Mar to Apr5
Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct12
Winter rain19.1 in
Spring rain7.2 in
Harvest rain0.4 in

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

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