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of life, destroy infrastructure and land, and jeopardize natural resources. People who live in areas that are regularly hit with hurricanes see the impact these storms have. For many people who are affected, hurricane season only lasts a few months out of the year, but for one country hurricane season lasts all year round. Hurricane Seasons The Atlantic hurricane season is active from June 1 to November 30 and includes storms from the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. Most activity occurs during the Atlantic hurricane season between mid-August and mid October. Wind factors, temperature, and moisture are perfect during this time, which encourage cyclonic activity. There have been a few hurricanes that occurred before or after hurricane season, with seven storms occurring in May (the most off season month) over the last 10 years. The eastern Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 to November 30 and extends from Mexico and Central America westward. Hurricanes occasionally occur before and after the typical eastern Pacific season, but this peak is less pronounced than the peak in the Atlantic. High levels of activity are usually spread out over a longer period of time in the eastern Pacific season, with most hurricanes occurring between late June and early October. Different geographical locations are impacted by hurricanes at different times and frequencies. The location and frequency of these storms depend on the weather conditions.

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What Makes A Hurricane