El Niño 1960
1960 was a mostly neutral year: 0 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +0.2 °C in ASO.
ONI month by month in 1960
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.0 | +0.0 | +0.1 | +0.2 | +0.0 | 0.0 | +0.0 | +0.1 | +0.2 | +0.1 | -0.1 | -0.1 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 1960 an El Niño year?
1960 was a mostly neutral year: 0 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +0.2 °C in ASO.
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).