El Niño 2008
2008 was an La Niña year: 0 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 8 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was -1.8 °C in DJF.
Episodes in 2008
ONI month by month in 2008
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.8 | -1.6 | -1.4 | -1.1 | -0.8 | -0.6 | -0.3 | -0.2 | -0.3 | -0.4 | -0.6 | -0.8 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 2008 an El Niño year?
2008 was an La Niña year: 0 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 8 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was -1.8 °C in DJF.
Which ENSO episodes affected 2008?
La Niña 2007-2008 (-1.8 °C), La Niña 2008-2009 (-0.9 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).