El Niño 1974
1974 was an La Niña year: 0 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 9 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was -1.9 °C in DJF.
Episodes in 1974
ONI month by month in 1974
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.9 | -1.6 | -1.2 | -1.0 | -0.7 | -0.6 | -0.5 | -0.4 | -0.5 | -0.7 | -0.9 | -0.7 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 1974 an El Niño year?
1974 was an La Niña year: 0 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 9 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was -1.9 °C in DJF.
Which ENSO episodes affected 1974?
La Niña 1973-1974 (-2.0 °C), La Niña 1974-1976 (-1.6 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).