El Niño 1958
1958 was an El Niño year: 6 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +1.7 °C in DJF.
Episodes in 1958
ONI month by month in 1958
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.7 | +1.6 | +1.2 | +0.8 | +0.6 | +0.5 | +0.4 | +0.3 | +0.3 | +0.3 | +0.4 | +0.6 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 1958 an El Niño year?
1958 was an El Niño year: 6 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +1.7 °C in DJF.
Which ENSO episodes affected 1958?
El Niño 1957-1958 (+1.7 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).