When will El Niño peak and end? A full timeline of the weather phenomenon taking the world by storm
A ‘Godzilla’ El Niño is still intensifying in the Pacific. When will we see the weather phenomenon peak – and when will it come to an end?
El Niño, a natural weather phenomenon caused by unusually warm sea temperatures in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, is expected to become the largest event since the 19th century. This 'Godzilla' or 'Super' El Niño, which began in June 2026, is forecasted to reach record-high sea-surface temperatures by October, November, and December, with anomalies reaching approximately +3.7°C.
The phenomenon is known to contribute to record-breaking heat, droughts, flash floods, and wildfires across the globe, with South America, the southern US, East Africa, and Central Asia being particularly affected. Europe may also experience milder, wetter winters due to El Niño's influence on the polar vortex. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) predicts that El Niño will peak in December and continue into the following year, potentially impacting staple food supplies and water resources in various regions.
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