Hurricane Trivia

1. Hurricane season runs from ...
A. May through October
B. May through November
C. June through October
D. June through November
The answer is D: Officially, hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.
2. On average, what are the peak months of the hurricane season?
A. June/July
B. July/August
C. August/September
D. September/October
The answer is C: Ocean temperatures are highest during late August and into September, helping to fuel storm generation.
3. How long is the average life of a hurricane?
A. 5 days
B. 7 days
C. 9 days
D. 11 days