El Niño 1982
1982 was an El Niño year: 8 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +2.1 °C in NDJ.
Episodes in 1982
ONI month by month in 1982
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.1 | +0.0 | +0.1 | +0.3 | +0.7 | +0.7 | +0.8 | +1.0 | +1.4 | +1.8 | +2.0 | +2.1 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 1982 an El Niño year?
1982 was an El Niño year: 8 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +2.1 °C in NDJ.
Which ENSO episodes affected 1982?
El Niño 1982-1983 (+2.1 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).