2021 Pacific hurricane season · 19 storms, 8 hurricanes, 2 major

Saturday, May 8, 2021 · 12:00 PM – 12:00 PM

The 2021 Pacific hurricane season was a moderately active Pacific hurricane season, with above-average activity in terms of number of named storms, but below-average activity in terms of major hurricanes, as 19 named storms, 8 hurricanes, and 2 major hurricanes formed in all. It also had a near-normal accumulated cyclone energy (ACE). The season officially began on May 15 in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, and on June 1 in the Central Pacific in the Northern Hemisphere. The season ended in both regions on November 30. These dates historically describe the period each year when most tropical cyclogenesis occurs in these regions of the Pacific and are adopted by convention. However, the formation of tropical cyclones is possible at any time of the year, as illustrated by the formation of Tropical Storm Andres on May 9, which was the earliest forming tropical storm on record in the Eastern Pacific. Conversely, 2021 was the second consecutive season in which no tropical cyclones formed in the Central Pacific. 19 storms, 8 hurricanes, 2 major hurricanes (Category 3+). Strongest: Felicia (145 mph). Accumulated cyclone energy ≈ 94. Wiki link