El Niño 1988
1988 was an La Niña year: 1 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 8 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was -1.9 °C in NDJ.
Episodes in 1988
ONI month by month in 1988
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.6 | +0.4 | -0.0 | -0.5 | -1.0 | -1.3 | -1.3 | -1.1 | -1.3 | -1.5 | -1.8 | -1.9 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 1988 an El Niño year?
1988 was an La Niña year: 1 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 8 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was -1.9 °C in NDJ.
Which ENSO episodes affected 1988?
El Niño 1986-1988 (+1.5 °C), La Niña 1988-1989 (-1.9 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).