El Niño 1992
1992 was an El Niño year: 6 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +1.5 °C in DJF.
Episodes in 1992
ONI month by month in 1992
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.5 | +1.5 | +1.4 | +1.3 | +1.1 | +0.7 | +0.3 | +0.1 | -0.1 | -0.2 | -0.2 | -0.1 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 1992 an El Niño year?
1992 was an El Niño year: 6 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 0 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +1.5 °C in DJF.
Which ENSO episodes affected 1992?
El Niño 1991-1992 (+1.5 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).