El Niño 2000
2000 was an La Niña year: 0 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 9 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was -1.5 °C in DJF.
Episodes in 2000
ONI month by month in 2000
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.5 | -1.3 | -1.0 | -0.8 | -0.7 | -0.6 | -0.5 | -0.4 | -0.4 | -0.5 | -0.8 | -0.8 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 2000 an El Niño year?
2000 was an La Niña year: 0 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 9 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was -1.5 °C in DJF.
Which ENSO episodes affected 2000?
La Niña 1998-2000 (-1.5 °C), La Niña 2000-2001 (-0.8 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).