El Niño 1969
1969 was an El Niño year: 9 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +1.0 °C in DJF.
Episodes in 1969
ONI month by month in 1969
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.0 | +1.0 | +0.8 | +0.7 | +0.6 | +0.5 | +0.4 | +0.4 | +0.6 | +0.7 | +0.8 | +0.7 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 1969 an El Niño year?
1969 was an El Niño year: 9 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +1.0 °C in DJF.
Which ENSO episodes affected 1969?
El Niño 1968-1969 (+1.0 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).