2012 Pacific hurricane season
| 2012 Pacific hurricane season | |
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Season summary map
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| Seasonal boundaries | |
| First system formed | May 14, 2012 |
| Last system dissipated | November 3, 2012 |
| Strongest storm | |
| Name | Emilia |
| • Maximum winds | 140 mph (220 km/h) (1-minute sustained) |
| • Lowest pressure | 945 mbar (hPa; 27.91 inHg) |
| Seasonal statistics | |
| Total depressions | 17 |
| Total storms | 17 |
| Hurricanes | 10 |
| Major hurricanes (Cat. 3+) |
5 |
| Total fatalities | 8 total |
| Total damage | $27.9 million (2012 USD) |
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| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
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| Duration | May 14 – May 19 |
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| Peak intensity | 50 mph (85 km/h) (1-min) 1000 mbar (hPa) |
| Category 3 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
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| Duration | May 20 – May 26 |
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| Peak intensity | 115 mph (185 km/h) (1-min) 961 mbar (hPa) |
| Category 2 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
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| Duration | June 14 – June 16 |
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| Peak intensity | 110 mph (175 km/h) (1-min) 973 mbar (hPa) |
| Category 3 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
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| Duration | July 4 – July 12 |
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| Peak intensity | 115 mph (185 km/h) (1-min) 961 mbar (hPa) |
| Category 4 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
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| Duration | July 7 – July 15 |
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| Peak intensity | 140 mph (220 km/h) (1-min) 945 mbar (hPa) |
| Category 2 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
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| Duration | July 12 – July 18 |
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| Peak intensity | 110 mph (175 km/h) (1-min) 966 mbar (hPa) |
| Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
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| Duration | August 7 – August 11 |
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| Peak intensity | 80 mph (130 km/h) (1-min) 984 mbar (hPa) |
| Tropical storm (SSHWS) | |
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| Duration | August 11 – August 16 |
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| Peak intensity | 50 mph (85 km/h) (1-min) 995 mbar (hPa) |
| Category 1 hurricane (SSHWS) | |
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| Duration | August 27 – September 2 |
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| Peak intensity | 85 mph (140 km/h) (1-min) 978 mbar (hPa) |
The 2012 Pacific hurricane season was a moderately active Pacific hurricane season that saw an unusually high number of tropical cyclones pass west of the Baja California Peninsula. The season officially started on May 15 in the eastern Pacific, and on June 1 in the central Pacific, and ended on November 30; these dates conventionally delimit the period during which most tropical cyclones form in the northeastern Pacific Ocean. However, with the formation of Tropical Storm Aletta on May 14 the season slightly exceeded these bounds.
Hurricane Bud intensified into the first major hurricane of the season, one of three to do so in the month of May. In mid-June, Hurricane Carlotta came ashore near Puerto Escondido, Mexico. Seven people were killed by Carlotta and damage amounted to US$12.4 million. Hurricane Paul brought significant damage to Baja California Sur. Tropical Storms Hector, John, Kristy, and Norman, as well as Hurricane Fabio all threatened land; however, damage from these storms were relatively minor.
On May 24, the Climate Prediction Center released its pre-season outlook. The scientists stated a 30% chance of a below-normal season, a 50% chance of a near-normal season and a 20% chance of an above-normal season. The climatologists expected 12–18 named storms, with 5–9 becoming hurricanes, and 2–5 becoming major hurricanes. The below-normal activity forecast was because of increased wind shear and a high expectation of El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO)-neutral conditions throughout the peak in the later months of summer, together with lingering La Niña conditions at the beginning of the season, even though there had already been two named systems – one tropical storm and one major hurricane – in the month of May.
The season was relatively active. Hurricane Bud became a major hurricane in May, marking the third occurrence of such.Hurricane Carlotta threatened Mexico in mid-June. In July three hurricanes developed, two of which reached major hurricane strength. With the formation of Hurricane Fabio on July 12, the season was a month ahead of normal.
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