Napa Valley Vintages

1981 Napa Valley Vintage

Average and dry season, compared with 1991 to 2020. The modern era begins as new wineries open and Cabernet leads. Nearest notable vintage: 1979.

Weather and season

Apr to Oct average temperature65.6°F
Estimated growing degree days3330
Frost days, Mar to Apr0
Days 90°F and up, Aug to Oct9
Winter rain11 in
Spring rain4.8 in
Harvest rain2.8 in

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

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