El Niño 2016
2016 was an El Niño year: 5 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 1 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +2.5 °C in DJF.
Episodes in 2016
ONI month by month in 2016
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2.5 | +2.2 | +1.7 | +1.1 | +0.6 | +0.1 | -0.2 | -0.3 | -0.4 | -0.5 | -0.5 | -0.4 |
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Frequently asked questions
Was 2016 an El Niño year?
2016 was an El Niño year: 5 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 1 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was +2.5 °C in DJF.
Which ENSO episodes affected 2016?
El Niño 2014-2016 (+2.6 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).