1956 Pacific hurricane season
The 1956 Pacific hurricane season ran through the summer and fall of 1956. Eleven tropical systems were observed this season.[1]
| 1956 Pacific hurricane season | |
|---|---|
 Season summary map | |
| Seasonal boundaries | |
| First system formed | May 18, 1956 |
| Last system dissipated | October 18, 1956 |
| Strongest storm | |
| Name | Hurricane One |
| • Maximum winds | 85 mph (140 km/h) (1-minute sustained) |
| • Lowest pressure | 979 mbar (hPa; 28.91 inHg) |
| Seasonal statistics | |
| Total storms | 11 |
| Hurricanes | 7 |
| Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) | 0 |
| Total fatalities | 0 |
| Total damage | None |
| Related articles | |
Systems
Hurricane One
| Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | May 18 – May 19 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 85 mph (140 km/h) (1-min) 979 mbar (hPa) |
Hurricane One existed from May 18 to May 19.
Tropical Storm Two
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | May 30 – June 3 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 50 mph (85 km/h) (1-min) 1000 mbar (hPa) |
Tropical Storm Two existed from May 30 to June 3.
Hurricane Three
| Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | June 9 – June 10 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 85 mph (140 km/h) (1-min) 985 mbar (hPa) |
Hurricane Three existed from June 9 to June 10.
Hurricane Four
| Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | June 12 – June 14 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 85 mph (140 km/h) (1-min) 984 mbar (hPa) |
A hurricane hit southern Mexico in June.[1]
Hurricane Five
| Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | July 9 – July 12 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 85 mph (140 km/h) (1-min) 999 mbar (hPa) |
Hurricane Five existed from July 9 to July 12.
Tropical Storm Six
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | July 14 – July 16 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 50 mph (85 km/h) (1-min) 998 mbar (hPa) |
Tropical Storm Six existed from July 14 to July 16.
Hurricane Seven
| Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | August 22 – August 25 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 85 mph (140 km/h) (1-min) 997 mbar (hPa) |
Hurricane Seven existed from August 22 to August 25.
Tropical Storm Eight
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | September 3 – September 3 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 50 mph (85 km/h) (1-min) 1006 mbar (hPa) |
Tropical Storm Eight existed on September 3.
Hurricane Nine
| Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
 | |
| Duration | September 4 – September 6 |
|---|---|
| Peak intensity | 85 mph (140 km/h) (1-min) 990 mbar (hPa) |
Hurricane Nine existed from September 4 to September 6.
See also
References
- National Hurricane Center; Hurricane Research Division; Central Pacific Hurricane Center. "The Northeast and North Central Pacific hurricane database 1949–2019". United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service. Retrieved 1 October 2020. A guide on how to read the database is available here.
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