Why do hurricanes ocurr during the summer only?

Hurricane season peaks in the late summer because that is the time of the greatest difference between the sea surface temperature and temperature aloft, which suggests general cooling with altitude which, in turn, allows continous cloud formation. Generally, the water temperature needs to be at least 26. read more

Hurricanes don’t only occur during the summer, they can and do happen in every season. In fact fall is also a popular season for hurricanes, but they are very rare in the winter and spring. The reason hurricanes primarily occur during the late summer and fall is due to water temperatures. read more

The peak in summer/autumn is due to having all of the necessary ingredients become most fa vorable during this time of year: warm ocean waters (at least 26°C or 80°F), a tropical atmosphere that can quite easily kick off convection (i.e. thunderstorms), low vertical shear in the troposphere, and a substantial amount of large-scale spin available (either through the monsoon trough or easterly waves). read more

Hurricanes need warm ocean water to form, and late summer and early fall is when the oceans are warmest. read more