Napa Valley Vintages

1955 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: 1966.

Weather and season

Apr to Oct average temperature62.2°F
Estimated growing degree days2620
Frost days, Mar to Apr6
Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct11
Winter rain13.4 in
Spring rain2.7 in
Harvest rain0.7 in

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

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