El Niño 1983
1983 was an El Niño year: 6 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 3 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +2.1 °C in DJF.
Episodes in 1983
ONI month by month in 1983
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.1 | +1.9 | +1.5 | +1.2 | +0.9 | +0.6 | +0.3 | -0.1 | -0.4 | -0.8 | -1.0 | -0.9 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 1983 an El Niño year?
1983 was an El Niño year: 6 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 3 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +2.1 °C in DJF.
Which ENSO episodes affected 1983?
El Niño 1982-1983 (+2.1 °C), La Niña 1983-1984 (-1.0 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).