El Niño 1965
1965 was an El Niño year: 7 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 1 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +1.8 °C in OND.
Episodes in 1965
ONI month by month in 1965
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.5 | -0.3 | -0.0 | +0.2 | +0.5 | +0.8 | +1.1 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +1.6 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 1965 an El Niño year?
1965 was an El Niño year: 7 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 1 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +1.8 °C in OND.
Which ENSO episodes affected 1965?
La Niña 1964-1965 (-0.8 °C), El Niño 1965-1966 (+1.8 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).