Is October a bad month for hurricanes?

Hurricane season historically peaks in mid-September, and activity statistically begins to simmer into November. But serious storms — often originating from the Caribbean or Gulf of Mexico — can form in October. Florida and Louisiana are the two states that encounter October hurricanes the most.



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October averages 2.75 named storms, and it's not uncommon for hurricanes, and even major hurricanes, to form. This year, a nascent El Niño pattern could make high-altitude winds less favorable for development, but that should be offset by near-record warm sea surface temperatures.

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If you're going to get a storm in October, it's usually near the Eastern Seaboard or in the Gulf of Mexico or Caribbean.

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According to the U.S. National Weather Service (NWS), hurricane season in the Caribbean runs from June 1 through November 30 and normally peaks in August and September. The Caribbean region is a part of the Atlantic hurricane season, which also impacts Florida and other parts of the coastal southern United States.

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