El Niño 1996
1996 was an La Niña year: 0 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 3 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was -0.9 °C in DJF.
Episodes in 1996
ONI month by month in 1996
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.9 | -0.7 | -0.5 | -0.4 | -0.3 | -0.2 | -0.2 | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.3 | -0.4 | -0.4 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 1996 an El Niño year?
1996 was an La Niña year: 0 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 3 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was -0.9 °C in DJF.
Which ENSO episodes affected 1996?
La Niña 1995-1996 (-1.1 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).