El Niño 1952
1952 was a mostly neutral year: 1 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +0.5 °C in DJF.
Episodes in 1952
ONI month by month in 1952
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.5 | +0.3 | +0.3 | +0.2 | -0.1 | -0.4 | -0.5 | -0.2 | +0.0 | +0.0 | -0.1 | +0.1 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 1952 an El Niño year?
1952 was a mostly neutral year: 1 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +0.5 °C in DJF.
Which ENSO episodes affected 1952?
El Niño 1951-1952 (+1.0 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).