The 1973 Pacific hurricane season was an above average season, with twelve named tropical cyclones in total. Seven storms became hurricanes, of which three were major. The season officially started May 15, 1973, in the eastern Pacific, and June 1, 1973, in the central Pacific, and lasted until November 30, 1973. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the northeastern Pacific Ocean. 12 storms, 7 hurricanes, 3 major hurricanes (Category 3+). Strongest: Ava (160 mph). Accumulated cyclone energy ≈ 115. Wiki link