El Niño 1956
1956 was an La Niña year: 0 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 6 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was -1.2 °C in DJF.
Episodes in 1956
ONI month by month in 1956
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.2 | -0.8 | -0.6 | -0.5 | -0.5 | -0.5 | -0.6 | -0.5 | -0.4 | -0.4 | -0.4 | -0.4 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 1956 an El Niño year?
1956 was an La Niña year: 0 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 6 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was -1.2 °C in DJF.
Which ENSO episodes affected 1956?
La Niña 1955-1956 (-1.6 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).