El Niño 1951
1951 was an El Niño year: 7 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 1 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +1.0 °C in SON.
Episodes in 1951
ONI month by month in 1951
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.7 | -0.4 | -0.0 | +0.2 | +0.3 | +0.5 | +0.7 | +0.9 | +1.0 | +1.0 | +1.0 | +0.7 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 1951 an El Niño year?
1951 was an El Niño year: 7 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 1 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +1.0 °C in SON.
Which ENSO episodes affected 1951?
La Niña 1950-1951 (-1.3 °C), El Niño 1951-1952 (+1.0 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).