El Niño 1994-1995
El Niño 1994-1995 lasted about 7 months, from Sep–Nov 1994 to Jan–Mar 1995. The Oceanic Niño Index peaked at +1.0 °C in NDJ 1994, a weak El Niño, ranked #17 of 23 since 1950.
StartSON 1994Sep–Nov
EndJFM 1995Jan–Mar
Duration7 months5 seasons
Peak ONI+1.0 °CNDJ 1994
Average ONI+0.82 °Cduring the episode
StrengthWeak#17 / 23
ONI before, during and after El Niño 1994-1995
Season by season
| Season | Year | ONI | Niño 3.4 temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| SON Sep–Nov | 1994 | +0.7 °C | 27.40 °C |
| OND Oct–Dec | 1994 | +0.9 °C | 27.64 °C |
| NDJ Nov–Jan | 1994 | +1.0 °C | 27.64 °C |
| DJF Dec–Feb | 1995 | +0.9 °C | 27.58 °C |
| JFM Jan–Mar | 1995 | +0.7 °C | 27.56 °C |
Compare with other episodes
← El Niño 1991-1992El Niño 1997-1998 →La Niña 1995-1996El Niño 2026 (current)
Frequently asked questions
When did El Niño 1994-1995 start and end?
It started in SON 1994 and ended in JFM 1995, about 7 months.
How strong was El Niño 1994-1995?
Its peak ONI was +1.0 °C (NDJ 1994), classified as weak. It ranks #17 among 23 El Niño episodes since 1950.
How does it compare with the current El Niño?
The current event (El Niño 2026) has reached +2.5 °C so far, above the +1.0 °C peak of El Niño 1994-1995.
Episodes are computed from NOAA's Oceanic Niño Index (ERSSTv5) with the standard rule: five or more consecutive overlapping seasons at or beyond ±0.5 °C. Free to cite with a link to elninoforecast.com.