2016 was truly the year long hurricane season. The 2016 Atlantic Basin hurricane season numbers are slightly above the 1981-2010 averages, according to NOAA: named storms (12.1), hurricanes (6.4), and major hurricanes (2.7). El Nino’s teleconnection patterns tend to suppress Atlantic basin hurricane activity due to alterations in the jet stream and the presence of greater wind shear. The typical hurricane season has traditionally spanned from June 1 to the end of November. The peak of the Atlantic basin hurricane season is typically in September because that is when water temperatures are most supportive of hurricane development.

Source: Forbes November 25, 2016 12:16 UTC