El Niño 1976
1976 was an El Niño year: 4 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 3 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was -1.5 °C in DJF.
Episodes in 1976
ONI month by month in 1976
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.5 | -1.1 | -0.7 | -0.5 | -0.2 | 0.0 | +0.2 | +0.4 | +0.6 | +0.8 | +0.8 | +0.8 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 1976 an El Niño year?
1976 was an El Niño year: 4 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 3 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was -1.5 °C in DJF.
Which ENSO episodes affected 1976?
La Niña 1974-1976 (-1.6 °C), El Niño 1976-1977 (+0.8 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).