El Niño 1981
1981 was a mostly neutral year: 0 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was -0.4 °C in JFM.
ONI month by month in 1981
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.3 | -0.4 | -0.4 | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.2 | -0.1 | -0.2 | -0.2 | -0.1 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 1981 an El Niño year?
1981 was a mostly neutral year: 0 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was -0.4 °C in JFM.
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).