2025 Atlantic hurricane season

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season was the annual period of tropical cyclone activity in the Atlantic basin, running from June 1 to November 30, 2025.

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season was the annual period of tropical cyclone activity in the Atlantic basin, running from June 1 to November 30, 2025. It produced 13 named storms, 5 hurricanes, and 4 major hurricanes, including 3 Category 5 storms. The season was notable for long quiet intervals separated by intense bursts of activity and for no hurricanes making landfall in the United States.

Season overview

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season was an above-normal season by NOAA criteria, with 133 accumulated cyclone energy units and a high proportion of storms reaching major-hurricane intensity. It was characterized by intermittent activity rather than continuous storm formation.

Storm activity

Thirteen named storms formed during the season, including five hurricanes and four major hurricanes. Three hurricanes reached Category 5 intensity, placing the season among the most intense on record in terms of peak storm strength.

Forecasts and expectations

Pre-season forecasts from NOAA, Colorado State University, and the Met Office all anticipated an active or above-average season, with predictions ranging from roughly 13 to 19 named storms and several hurricanes. These forecasts were broadly consistent with the season’s eventual near-average storm count and above-average intensity metrics.

Landfalls and impacts

Despite the season’s intensity, no hurricanes made landfall in the United States. This made it the first Atlantic season in a decade without a U.S. hurricane landfall.