El Niño 1950
1950 was an La Niña year: 0 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 12 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was -1.3 °C in DJF.
Episodes in 1950
ONI month by month in 1950
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.3 | -1.2 | -1.1 | -1.1 | -1.1 | -0.9 | -0.6 | -0.6 | -0.6 | -0.6 | -0.7 | -0.8 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 1950 an El Niño year?
1950 was an La Niña year: 0 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 12 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was -1.3 °C in DJF.
Which ENSO episodes affected 1950?
La Niña 1950-1951 (-1.3 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).