The Nina

The North American Niño, often called "The Nina," is a climate phenomenon characterized by warmer-than-average ocean temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. It occurs as part of the broader El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle, impacting global weather patterns. During The Nina phase, cooler-than-average sea surface temperatures dominate in the same region, usually leading to different weather effects. These changes can influence rainfall, storms, and temperature patterns worldwide, affecting agriculture, water supply, and disaster preparedness. The Nina is a natural climate variation, occurring irregularly every few years, but its intensity and timing can vary.