Almond Season Index

2025/26 Demeter Almond Season Index Update - Week 18

Demeter Research Team
Jan 21, 2026

# Sacramento Valley

A statewide heavy rain event caused the Sacramento Valley index to rise substantially in mid-October

Chill portions did not begin accumulating until 6th November, and did not begin accumulating in a significant way until the middle of the month

No chill portions were accumulated in the week of 16th December

# Northern San Joaquin Valley

A statewide heavy rain event caused the Northern San Joaquin Valley index to rise substantially in mid-October

Chill portions did not begin accumulating until the middle of November, below the long-run average, contributing to the index's decline

No chill portions were accumulated in the week of 19th December

# Southern San Joaquin Valley

A rain event in the post-harvest season caused the Southern San Joaquin Valley index to spike in mid-September

A statewide heavy rain event caused the Southern San Joaquin Valley index to rise substantially in mid-October

Chill portions did not begin accumulating until the middle of November, below the long-run average, contributing to the index's decline

No chill portions were accumulated in the week of 20th December

# 10-year comparison

DASI is published every other Monday at 4am PST/12pm GMT.

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