La Niña 1995-1996
La Niña 1995-1996 lasted about 10 months, from Jul–Sep 1995 to Feb–Apr 1996. The Oceanic Niño Index peaked at -1.1 °C in OND 1995, a moderate La Niña, ranked #12 of 20 since 1950.
StartJAS 1995Jul–Sep
EndFMA 1996Feb–Apr
Duration10 months8 seasons
Peak ONI-1.1 °COND 1995
Average ONI-0.81 °Cduring the episode
StrengthModerate#12 / 20
ONI before, during and after La Niña 1995-1996
Season by season
| Season | Year | ONI | Niño 3.4 temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAS Jul–Sep | 1995 | -0.6 °C | 26.38 °C |
| ASO Aug–Oct | 1995 | -0.8 °C | 25.97 °C |
| SON Sep–Nov | 1995 | -1.0 °C | 25.78 °C |
| OND Oct–Dec | 1995 | -1.1 °C | 25.66 °C |
| NDJ Nov–Jan | 1995 | -1.0 °C | 25.64 °C |
| DJF Dec–Feb | 1996 | -0.9 °C | 25.78 °C |
| JFM Jan–Mar | 1996 | -0.7 °C | 26.15 °C |
| FMA Feb–Apr | 1996 | -0.5 °C | 26.72 °C |
Compare with other episodes
← La Niña 1988-1989La Niña 1998-2000 →El Niño 1994-1995El Niño 1997-1998El Niño 2026 (current)
Frequently asked questions
When did La Niña 1995-1996 start and end?
It started in JAS 1995 and ended in FMA 1996, about 10 months.
How strong was La Niña 1995-1996?
Its peak ONI was -1.1 °C (OND 1995), classified as moderate. It ranks #12 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.