El Niño 1980
1980 was a mostly neutral year: 1 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +0.6 °C in DJF.
ONI month by month in 1980
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.6 | +0.5 | +0.3 | +0.3 | +0.5 | +0.4 | +0.2 | -0.1 | -0.2 | -0.1 | +0.1 | -0.1 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 1980 an El Niño year?
1980 was a mostly neutral year: 1 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +0.6 °C in DJF.
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).