El Niño 1959
1959 was a mostly neutral year: 2 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +0.6 °C in JFM.
ONI month by month in 1959
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.6 | +0.6 | +0.5 | +0.4 | +0.2 | +0.0 | -0.2 | -0.2 | -0.0 | +0.1 | +0.2 | +0.1 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 1959 an El Niño year?
1959 was a mostly neutral year: 2 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +0.6 °C in JFM.
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).