Napa Valley Vintages

1963 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: 1966.

Weather and season

Apr to Oct average temperature63.1°F
Estimated growing degree days2810
Frost days, Mar to Apr9
Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct16
Winter rain13.4 in
Spring rain11 in
Harvest rain3.1 in

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

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