What is Hurricane season?

Hurricane season: The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, according to NOAA's National Hurricane Center.

Activity peaks around September 10, with most storms between mid-August and mid-October.

Source: NOAA National Hurricane Center: Tropical cyclone climatology

Where is this term explained in more depth?

Which terms are related?

  • Shoulder season: Shoulder season is the period between a destination's peak and low seasons, when weather is usually decent and demand is lower.
  • Trip cancellation insurance: Trip cancellation insurance reimburses prepaid, nonrefundable trip costs if you cancel for a reason listed in the policy, such as illness.

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