El Niño 2002
2002 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 +1.2 °C in OND.
Episodes in 2002
ONI month by month in 2002
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.1 | +0.1 | +0.1 | +0.1 | +0.3 | +0.5 | +0.6 | +0.6 | +0.8 | +1.0 | +1.2 | +1.1 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 2002 an El Niño year?
2002 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 +1.2 °C in OND.
Which ENSO episodes affected 2002?
El Niño 2002-2003 (+1.2 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).