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Hurricane Hilary (2023)
Track & history
Peak wind
140 mph / 220 km/h
Min pressure
940 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Lázaro Cárdenas
Storm history
Hilary formed in the East Pacific in August 2023 and peaked as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (220 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 940 mb. It made landfall near Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico. The system was tracked for 5 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-16 06:00 | 11.9°N 100.8°W | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1003 mb |
| 2023-08-16 12:00 | 12.6°N 102.3°W | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1002 mb |
| 2023-08-16 18:00 | 12.9°N 103.8°W | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2023-08-17 00:00 | 13.5°N 104.9°W | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 997 mb |
| 2023-08-17 06:00 | 14.4°N 105.8°W | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 989 mb |
| 2023-08-17 12:00 | 15.2°N 107.2°W | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 978 mb |
| 2023-08-17 18:00 | 15.8°N 108.4°W | C2 | 105 mph / 165 km/h | 965 mb |
| 2023-08-18 00:00 | 16.4°N 109.5°W | C3 | 120 mph / 195 km/h | 952 mb |
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| 2023-08-18 06:00 | 16.8°N 110.4°W | C4 | 140 mph / 220 km/h | 940 mb |
| 2023-08-18 12:00 | 17.3°N 111.1°W | C4 | 130 mph / 215 km/h | 944 mb |
| 2023-08-18 18:00 | 18.2°N 111.9°W | C3 | 125 mph / 205 km/h | 947 mb |
| 2023-08-19 00:00 | 19.2°N 112.6°W | C4 | 130 mph / 215 km/h | 943 mb |
| 2023-08-19 06:00 | 20.2°N 113.1°W | C4 | 130 mph / 215 km/h | 943 mb |
| 2023-08-19 12:00 | 21.5°N 113.5°W | C3 | 115 mph / 185 km/h | 952 mb |
| 2023-08-19 18:00 | 22.9°N 113.9°W | C2 | 100 mph / 155 km/h | 960 mb |
| 2023-08-20 00:00 | 24.3°N 114.3°W | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 968 mb |
| 2023-08-20 06:00 | 26.3°N 114.9°W | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 974 mb |
| 2023-08-20 12:00 | 28.1°N 115.3°W | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 981 mb |
| 2023-08-20 17:00 | 29.7°N 115.6°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 990 mb |
| 2023-08-20 18:00 | 30.3°N 115.7°W | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 992 mb |
Hurricane Hilary 2023 FAQ
Did Hurricane Hilary 2023 make landfall?
Yes. Hilary made landfall near Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico on Aug 20 2023, with sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did Hilary get in 2023?
Hilary peaked as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (220 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 940 mb.
When did Hilary form and dissipate?
Hilary was first tracked on Aug 16 2023 and last tracked on Aug 20 2023, about 5 days in all.