El Niño 1957
1957 was an El Niño year: 9 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +1.6 °C in NDJ.
Episodes in 1957
ONI month by month in 1957
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.3 | -0.1 | +0.3 | +0.6 | +0.7 | +0.8 | +1.0 | +1.0 | +1.1 | +1.1 | +1.4 | +1.6 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 1957 an El Niño year?
1957 was an El Niño year: 9 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +1.6 °C in NDJ.
Which ENSO episodes affected 1957?
El Niño 1957-1958 (+1.7 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).