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Strongest El Niño intensity on record

The current strongest el niño intensity on record record is 39.2 °F, held by El Niño 2026, set on September 30, 2026. Last checked October 10, 2026.

39.2

°F

El Niño 2026

Eastern equatorial Pacific (JMA NINO.3 region), 2026

Holder
El Niño 2026
Record
39.2 °F
Metric
4 °C
Exact figure
+4.0 °C sea temperature anomaly (September 2026 monthly average, JMA NINO.3)
Location
Eastern equatorial Pacific (JMA NINO.3 region)
Date set
September 30, 2026
Recognized by
Japan Meteorological Agency
Last checked
October 10, 2026

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