El Niño 1979
1979 was a mostly neutral year: 2 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +0.6 °C in NDJ.
ONI month by month in 1979
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.2 | +0.2 | +0.3 | +0.3 | +0.3 | +0.1 | +0.1 | +0.2 | +0.3 | +0.5 | +0.5 | +0.6 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 1979 an El Niño year?
1979 was a mostly neutral year: 2 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +0.6 °C in NDJ.
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).