When did the 1996 Pacific hurricane season officially begin?
Q: When did the 1996 Pacific hurricane season officially begin?
A: The 1996 Pacific hurricane season officially began on May 15, 1996 in the eastern north Pacific and June 1, 1996 in the central north Pacific.
Q: How many tropical cyclones formed during this season?
A: Twelve tropical cyclones formed during this season.
Q: What was the strongest storm of this season?
A: The strongest storm of this season was Hurricane Douglas which reached Category 4 intensity on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale.
Q: How long did it take for three tropical cyclones to impact Mexico?
A: It took ten days for three tropical cyclones to impact Mexico.
Q: Did any storms form before the official start date of the hurricane season?
A: Yes, one cyclone formed before it officially began.
Q: Where did Hurricane Douglas originate from?
A: Hurricane Douglas originated from the Atlantic as Hurricane Douglas.
Q: Was the 1996 Pacific hurricane season active or inactive compared to other seasons?
A: The 1996 Pacific hurricane season was relatively inactive compared to other seasons, being only second behind 1977 in terms of least activity.