The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) reports that the current La Niña weather event, which began in December, is likely to be short-lived.
What is La Niña?
El Niño and La Niña are climate patterns in the Pacific Ocean that can affect global weather. La Niña means Little Girl in Spanish. During La Niña events, trade winds are even stronger than usual, pushing more warm water toward Asia. During a La Niña year, winter temperatures are warmer than normal in the South and cooler than normal in the North. La Niña can also lead to a
more severe hurricane season.
Forecasts indicate a 60% chance of a return to ENSO-neutral conditions (neither El Niño nor La Niña) between March and May 2025, increasing to 70% for April-June 2025. While La Niña typically brings cooler Pacific Ocean temperatures and influences global weather patterns,
January 2025 was the warmest January on record. The WMO also forecasts above-average temperatures across most land areas globally for the coming season.