The Atlantic hurricane season is still quiet as we approach July. I can imagine the weather channels are disappointed!
Early-season silence is typical - The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs June?1–Nov?30, but historically, only about 0.5 named storms form in June, compared to roughly 0.7 in July nypost.com.
- In fact, 27 out of 59 seasons since 1966 had no June storms, including 2018 and 2019—which were still very active later in the season weather.com.
First storm of 2025: Tropical Storm Andrea Forecasts still expect a busy season So, what’s happening? - Quiet early season ? quiet overall season. Most storm activity builds from late July through September, the true peak.
- Andrea’s formation on June 24 was actually near the historical average—and slightly later than the climatological June 20 benchmark weather.com+2yaleclimateconnections.org+2nypost.com+2.
- Weather channels often highlight the “slow start,” but they’re also tracking areas of potential development, such as pockets in the Bay of Campeche or Caribbean ahead of July 4 foxweather.com+1nypost.com+1.
Summary Yes, June has been unusually calm—but that’s not rare, even in seasons that get busy later. With warm waters and favorable seasonal forecasts, forecasters and weather channels are patiently watching. The real action usually starts in July and peaks in September. |
