El Niño 2006
2006 was an El Niño year: 4 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 3 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +0.9 °C in OND.
Episodes in 2006
ONI month by month in 2006
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.9 | -0.8 | -0.6 | -0.5 | -0.2 | -0.1 | +0.1 | +0.3 | +0.5 | +0.7 | +0.9 | +0.9 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 2006 an El Niño year?
2006 was an El Niño year: 4 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 3 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +0.9 °C in OND.
Which ENSO episodes affected 2006?
La Niña 2005-2006 (-0.9 °C), El Niño 2006-2007 (+0.9 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).