El Niño 1953
1953 was an El Niño year: 10 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +0.8 °C in SON.
Episodes in 1953
ONI month by month in 1953
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.3 | +0.5 | +0.5 | +0.6 | +0.8 | +0.7 | +0.6 | +0.7 | +0.6 | +0.8 | +0.5 | +0.6 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 1953 an El Niño year?
1953 was an El Niño year: 10 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +0.8 °C in SON.
Which ENSO episodes affected 1953?
El Niño 1953 (+0.8 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).