What is hurricane season in Boston?

The official hurricane season for the Atlantic Basin (the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico) is from 1 June to 30 November. Peak hurricane season in Massachusetts occurs from mid-August to late October. However, hurricanes can occur anytime in the hurricane season.



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On average, the Boston area gets hit or brushed by a hurricane approximately once in every 6 years. A direct hit typically occurs only twice in every century. To be considered a hurricane, a storm must sustain winds of at least 74 miles per hour, and form over the ocean.

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Hurricane Season is June 1st - November 30th.

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For the best weather and fewest crowds of tourists, the spring and fall are the best times to visit Boston, either between May and June or September and October.

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NOAA's update to the 2023 outlook — which covers the entire six-month hurricane season that ends on Nov. 30 — calls for 14-21 named storms (winds of 39 mph or greater), of which 6-11 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater). Of those, 2-5 could become major hurricanes (winds of 111 mph or greater).

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In a dire scenario, a cruise ship could sink in a hurricane. But before you cancel all your future cruise plans, know this: it's highly unlikely. Cruise ships are built like fortresses. They boast stability, seaworthiness, and a bucket-load of safety features to help them ride out even the angriest storms.

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Preparing your home Hurricane winds can cause trees and branches to fall, so before hurricane season, trim or remove damaged trees and limbs to keep you and your property safe. Secure loose rain gutters and downspouts and clear any clogged areas or debris to prevent water damage to your property.

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In terms of locations, predictions said that Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Florida were likely to be hardest hit again in 2023, as they were in 2022. This has already proven true with Hurricane Idalia, which hit Florida at the end of August.

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