El Niño 2022
2022 was an La Niña year: 0 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 12 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was -0.9 °C in SON.
Episodes in 2022
ONI month by month in 2022
| DJF | JFM | FMA | MAM | AMJ | MJJ | JJA | JAS | ASO | SON | OND | NDJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.8 | -0.7 | -0.8 | -0.9 | -0.8 | -0.7 | -0.7 | -0.8 | -0.9 | -0.9 | -0.8 | -0.7 |
Weekly updates from 2022
Dec 28: -0.7 °CDec 21: -0.8 °CDec 14: -0.9 °CDec 7: -1.0 °CNov 30: -1.0 °CNov 23: -0.8 °CNov 16: -0.8 °CNov 9: -1.0 °CNov 2: -1.1 °COct 26: -1.0 °COct 19: -0.8 °COct 12: -0.8 °C
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Frequently asked questions
Was 2022 an El Niño year?
2022 was an La Niña year: 0 of 12 three-month seasons had El Niño-level ONI and 12 La Niña-level. The most extreme value was -0.9 °C in SON.
Which ENSO episodes affected 2022?
La Niña 2021-2023 (-0.9 °C)
Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index (public domain).