La Niña 1950-1951
La Niña 1950-1951 lasted about 15 months, from Dec–Feb 1950 to Dec–Feb 1951. The Oceanic Niño Index peaked at -1.3 °C in DJF 1950, a moderate La Niña, ranked #9 of 20 since 1950.
StartDJF 1950Dec–Feb
EndDJF 1951Dec–Feb
Duration15 months13 seasons
Peak ONI-1.3 °CDJF 1950
Average ONI-0.86 °Cduring the episode
StrengthModerate#9 / 20
ONI before, during and after La Niña 1950-1951
Season by season
| Season | Year | ONI | Niño 3.4 temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| DJF Dec–Feb | 1950 | -1.3 °C | 25.01 °C |
| JFM Jan–Mar | 1950 | -1.2 °C | 25.36 °C |
| FMA Feb–Apr | 1950 | -1.1 °C | 25.88 °C |
| MAM Mar–May | 1950 | -1.1 °C | 26.24 °C |
| AMJ Apr–Jun | 1950 | -1.1 °C | 26.35 °C |
| MJJ May–Jul | 1950 | -0.9 °C | 26.32 °C |
| JJA Jun–Aug | 1950 | -0.6 °C | 26.24 °C |
| JAS Jul–Sep | 1950 | -0.6 °C | 25.94 °C |
| ASO Aug–Oct | 1950 | -0.6 °C | 25.76 °C |
| SON Sep–Nov | 1950 | -0.6 °C | 25.60 °C |
| OND Oct–Dec | 1950 | -0.7 °C | 25.55 °C |
| NDJ Nov–Jan | 1950 | -0.8 °C | 25.41 °C |
| DJF Dec–Feb | 1951 | -0.7 °C | 25.67 °C |
Compare with other episodes
Frequently asked questions
When did La Niña 1950-1951 start and end?
It started in DJF 1950 and ended in DJF 1951, about 15 months.
How strong was La Niña 1950-1951?
Its peak ONI was -1.3 °C (DJF 1950), classified as moderate. It ranks #9 among 20 La Niña episodes since 1950.
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.