2013 Atlantic hurricane season
Jun 1, 2013 – Nov 30, 2013 · Season ended
The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season produced 14 named storms, 2 hurricanes and 0 major hurricanes, against a 1991–2020 average of 14.4, 7.2 and 3.2. Its accumulated cyclone energy was 36, 29% of the average.
2013 season at a glance
- Named storms: 14 (1991–2020 average 14.4).
- Hurricanes (64 kt+): 2 (average 7.2).
- Major, 96 kt+: 0 (average 3.2).
- Accumulated cyclone energy: 36.1, 29% of the 123 average.
- Named-storm days: 42.3, counting each six-hourly fix at 34 kt or more as a quarter day.
- First named storm: Andrea, June 5.
- First hurricane: Humberto, September 11.
- Last storm to dissipate: Tropical Storm 15L, December 7.
- All systems tracked: 15, including 1 that stayed below tropical-storm strength.
Counts use 1-minute best-track winds: named storms reached 34 kt (39 mph), the next column 64 kt (74 mph) and major storms 96 kt (111 mph).
Every storm of the 2013 season
| Storm | Dates | Peak | Min pressure | Landfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrea | – | TS | 992 mb | Perry, United States |
| Barry | – | TS | 1003 mb | Bella Vista, Belize |
| Chantal | – | TS | 1003 mb | — |
| Dorian | – | TS | 1002 mb | — |
| Erin | – | TS | 1006 mb | — |
| Fernand | – | TS | 1001 mb | Villa Zempoala, Mexico |
| Gabrielle | – | TS | 1003 mb | — |
| TD 8L | – | TD | 1008 mb | Tampico, Mexico |
| Humberto | – | C1 | 979 mb | — |
| Ingrid | – | C1 | 983 mb | Soto la Marina, Mexico |
| Jerry | – | TS | 1005 mb | — |
| Karen | – | TS | 998 mb | — |
| Lorenzo | – | TS | 1000 mb | — |
| Melissa | – | TS | 980 mb | — |
| TD 15L | – | TS | 995 mb | — |
- Andrea: Andrea formed in the Atlantic in June 2013 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 992 mb. It made landfall near Perry, United States. The system was tracked for 3 days.
- Barry: Barry formed in the Atlantic in June 2013 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1003 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Bella Vista, Belize and last near Villa Zempoala, Mexico. The system was tracked for 5 days.
- Chantal: Chantal formed in the Atlantic in July 2013 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1003 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.
- Dorian: Dorian formed in the Atlantic in July 2013 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1002 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 13 days.
- Erin: Erin formed in the Atlantic in August 2013 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1006 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 5 days.
- Fernand: Fernand formed in the Atlantic in August 2013 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1001 mb. It made landfall near Villa Zempoala, Mexico. The system was tracked for 1 day.
- Gabrielle: Gabrielle formed in the Atlantic in September 2013 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1003 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- TD 8L: This system formed in the Atlantic in September 2013 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1008 mb. It made landfall near Tampico, Mexico. The system was tracked for 1 day.
- Humberto: Humberto formed in the Atlantic in September 2013 and peaked as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 979 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 11 days.
- Ingrid: Ingrid formed in the Atlantic in September 2013 and peaked as a Category 1 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 983 mb. It made landfall near Soto la Marina, Mexico. The system was tracked for 5 days.
- Jerry: Jerry formed in the Atlantic in September 2013 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1005 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Karen: Karen formed in the Atlantic in October 2013 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 998 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.
- Lorenzo: Lorenzo formed in the Atlantic in October 2013 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1000 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 5 days.
- Melissa: Melissa formed in the Atlantic in November 2013 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 980 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- TD 15L: This system formed in the Atlantic in December 2013 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 995 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 4 days.
Each summary is built from the storm’s best track.
Strongest storm of 2013
Hurricane Humberto was the strongest storm of the season, peaking at 90 mph (150 km/h), with a lowest pressure of 979 mb, on September 11. That is Category 1 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
190 Atlantic storms since 1980 peaked higher, and 20 matched it. It produced 25% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
Landfalls in 2013
5 of the season’s 15 systems made landfall, none of them at hurricane strength. Each landfall point is listed with the nearest town and the wind at that moment.
- June 6: Andrea near Perry, United States, 60 mph (tropical storm)
- June 17: Barry near Bella Vista, Belize, 35 mph (tropical depression)
- June 20: Barry near Villa Zempoala, Mexico, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- August 26: Fernand near Villa Zempoala, Mexico, 60 mph (tropical storm)
- September 6: TD 8L near Tampico, Mexico, 35 mph (tropical depression)
- September 16: Ingrid near Soto la Marina, Mexico, 65 mph (tropical storm)
How 2013 ranks since 1980
The season ranks 20th of 47 Atlantic seasons since 1980 for named storms (tied with 3 other seasons), 45th for hurricanes (tied with 1 other season) and 40th for accumulated cyclone energy.
The record since 1980 is 30 named storms, in 2020, and the highest ACE is 250, in 2005.
2013 storm names
The 2013 season used 13 names: Andrea, Barry, Chantal, Dorian, Erin, Fernand, Gabrielle, Humberto, Ingrid, Jerry, Karen, Lorenzo, Melissa.
2 systems were tracked without a name and are listed by number.
Atlantic and East Pacific lists repeat every six years. See how storms are named.
The WMO later retired the name Ingrid, so it will not be used again.
2013 season FAQ
How many named storms were there in 2013?
The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season had 14 named storms, 2 hurricanes and 0 major hurricanes, from 15 systems tracked in all. The 1991–2020 average is 14.4 named storms, 7.2 at 64 kt or more and 3.2 major per season. The first to form was Andrea and the last was Tropical Storm 15L.
What was the strongest storm of 2013?
Hurricane Humberto. It peaked at 90 mph (150 km/h, 80 kt) with a lowest pressure of 979 mb on September 11. That is Category 1 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale. 190 Atlantic storms since 1980 peaked higher. It produced 25% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
When did the 2013 season end?
The official season ended on November 30, 2013, as it does every year in the Atlantic, eastern Pacific and Central Pacific. The last system, Tropical Storm 15L, dissipated on December 7. Storms that form in December still count toward that year: 6 Atlantic storms since 1980 reached tropical-storm strength in December.