La Niña 2007-2008
La Niña 2007-2008 lasted about 13 months, from Jul–Sep 2007 to May–Jul 2008. The Oceanic Niño Index peaked at -1.8 °C in DJF 2008, a strong La Niña, ranked #3 of 20 since 1950.
StartJAS 2007Jul–Sep
EndMJJ 2008May–Jul
Duration13 months11 seasons
Peak ONI-1.8 °CDJF 2008
Average ONI-1.24 °Cduring the episode
StrengthStrong#3 / 20
ONI before, during and after La Niña 2007-2008
Season by season
| Season | Year | ONI | Niño 3.4 temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAS Jul–Sep | 2007 | -0.8 °C | 26.22 °C |
| ASO Aug–Oct | 2007 | -1.1 °C | 25.75 °C |
| SON Sep–Nov | 2007 | -1.4 °C | 25.38 °C |
| OND Oct–Dec | 2007 | -1.6 °C | 25.15 °C |
| NDJ Nov–Jan | 2007 | -1.7 °C | 24.95 °C |
| DJF Dec–Feb | 2008 | -1.8 °C | 24.92 °C |
| JFM Jan–Mar | 2008 | -1.6 °C | 25.29 °C |
| FMA Feb–Apr | 2008 | -1.4 °C | 25.97 °C |
| MAM Mar–May | 2008 | -1.1 °C | 26.69 °C |
| AMJ Apr–Jun | 2008 | -0.8 °C | 27.03 °C |
| MJJ May–Jul | 2008 | -0.6 °C | 27.13 °C |
Compare with other episodes
← La Niña 2005-2006La Niña 2008-2009 →El Niño 2006-2007El Niño 2026 (current)
Frequently asked questions
When did La Niña 2007-2008 start and end?
It started in JAS 2007 and ended in MJJ 2008, about 13 months.
How strong was La Niña 2007-2008?
Its peak ONI was -1.8 °C (DJF 2008), classified as strong. It ranks #3 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.