El Niño 1986
1986 was an El Niño year: 4 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +1.2 °C in NDJ.
Episodes in 1986
ONI month by month in 1986
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.4 | -0.4 | -0.3 | -0.2 | -0.1 | +0.0 | +0.2 | +0.5 | +0.6 | +0.9 | +1.1 | +1.2 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 1986 an El Niño year?
1986 was an El Niño year: 4 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +1.2 °C in NDJ.
Which ENSO episodes affected 1986?
El Niño 1986-1988 (+1.5 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).