El Niño 1985
1985 was an La Niña year: 0 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 6 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was -1.0 °C in DJF.
Episodes in 1985
ONI month by month in 1985
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.0 | -0.9 | -0.8 | -0.8 | -0.8 | -0.6 | -0.4 | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.4 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 1985 an El Niño year?
1985 was an La Niña year: 0 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 6 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was -1.0 °C in DJF.
Which ENSO episodes affected 1985?
La Niña 1984-1985 (-1.1 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).