August hurricane history - The 2nd most active month of the year
Bottom Line: If you're aware of the Atlantic hurricane season, you're aware that we've just entered the peak time of the season...but first how much of the season is statistically behind us? And typically, how much is ahead?
Since tracking began in 1851:
- 14% of all tropical storms happen prior to August
- 10% of all hurricanes have formed prior to August
As we continue to advance through the month, hopefully free from the threat of hurricanes, we'll see this picture begin to reverse. The peak of hurricane season has historically been the final two weeks of August and first two weeks of September - with September 10th historically being the absolute peak of season. For perspective, there have been more tropical storms and hurricanes that have formed in August, than the first seven months of the year combined.
Here's what we average: 2.3 tropical storms & 1.5 hurricanes (so basically about four named systems per year). An average of one storm or hurricane makes landfall in the US every other year. So, here we go – right into the heart of season. Fingers crossed.