El Niño 1968
1968 was a mostly neutral year: 3 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 3 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +0.9 °C in NDJ.
Episodes in 1968
ONI month by month in 1968
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.6 | -0.7 | -0.6 | -0.5 | -0.1 | +0.2 | +0.4 | +0.4 | +0.3 | +0.5 | +0.7 | +0.9 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 1968 an El Niño year?
1968 was a mostly neutral year: 3 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 3 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +0.9 °C in NDJ.
Which ENSO episodes affected 1968?
El Niño 1968-1969 (+1.0 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).