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Hurricanes on May 27 in history (1842 to 2026)
113 storms on record were active on May 27 between 1862 and 2026. On this date 15 formed, 8 reached their peak recorded wind, 10 came ashore and 12 ended. The strongest storm active on May 27 was Typhoon Mawar (2023), with a peak 1-minute sustained wind of 165 kt (190 mph), recorded by JTWC.
Dates are calendar dates in UTC. Typhoons and cyclones are the same kind of storm as hurricanes, named by region. Archive of September 29, 2026.
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Typhoon Betty (1961)
Coast crossing (estimated): May 27, 1961, 12:00 UTC. Peak: 130 kt · 1-minute (JTWC). Western Pacific, May 21 to Jun 4, 1961.
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Came ashore on May 27
10 storms, most recent first. Recorded landfalls come from the National Hurricane Center's best track; elsewhere a coast crossing is estimated from the track and labelled.
| Year | Storm | Ocean | Where and when | Wind at landfall | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Tropical storm Bertha | Atlantic | Near 32.9°N, 79.7°W May 27, 2020, 13:30 UTC | 45 kt (52 mph), 1-minute, NHC | NHC best track |
| 2016 | Unnamed tropical depression · 2016 | Western Pacific | Coast crossing (estimated) near 21.3°N, 112.3°E May 27, 2016, 06:00 UTC | Not recorded | Estimated from the track |
| 1983 | Hurricane Adolph | Eastern Pacific | Coast crossing (estimated) near 19.2°N, 105.2°W May 27, 1983, 12:00 UTC | 40 kt (46 mph), 1-minute, NHC | Estimated from the track |
| 1973 | Unnamed storm · 1973 | North Indian | Coast crossing (estimated) near 12.4°N, 54.4°E May 27, 1973, 15:00 UTC | Not recorded | Estimated from the track |
| 1972 | Subtropical storm Alpha | Atlantic | Coast crossing (estimated) near 31.0°N, 80.9°W May 27, 1972, 21:00 UTC | Not recorded | Estimated from the track |
| 1965 | Typhoon Amy | Western Pacific | Coast crossing (estimated) near 33.7°N, 138.6°E May 27, 1965, 00:00 UTC | Not recorded | Estimated from the track |
| 1961 | Typhoon Betty | Western Pacific | Coast crossing (estimated) near 28.0°N, 121.2°E May 27, 1961, 12:00 UTC | Not recorded | Estimated from the track |
| 1960 | Tropical storm Lucille | Western Pacific | Coast crossing (estimated) near 14.6°N, 121.7°E May 27, 1960, 21:00 UTC | Not recorded | Estimated from the track |
| 1960 | Unnamed storm · 1960 | North Indian | Coast crossing (estimated) near 21.2°N, 88.4°E May 27, 1960, 15:00 UTC | Not recorded | Estimated from the track |
| 1960 | Tropical storm Lucille | Western Pacific | Coast crossing (estimated) near 13.2°N, 124.1°E May 27, 1960, 09:00 UTC | Not recorded | Estimated from the track |
| 1936 | Unnamed storm · 1936 | North Indian | Coast crossing (estimated) near 21.7°N, 88.1°E May 27, 1936, 06:00 UTC | Not recorded | Estimated from the track |
Formed on May 27
15 storms had their first recorded position on this date.
| Season | Storm | Ocean | First position | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Hurricane Agatha | Eastern Pacific | 12.9°N, 97.3°W | Category 2 · Saffir-Simpson (NHC) |
| 2005 | Typhoon Nesat | Western Pacific | 5.7°N, 156.3°E | 95 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 1972 | Typhoon Lola | Western Pacific | 6.5°N, 168.0°E | 105 kt · 1-minute (JTWC) |
| 2017 | Cyclone Mora | North Indian | 13.9°N, 87.4°E | 60 kt · 3-minute (IMD) |
| 2026 | Typhoon Jangmi | Western Pacific | 9.6°N, 137.5°E | 74 kt · 1-minute (Real-time) |
| 2020 | Tropical storm Bertha | Atlantic | 31.5°N, 78.8°W | 45 kt · 1-minute (NHC) |
| 2016 | Tropical storm Bonnie | Atlantic | 27.2°N, 72.1°W | 40 kt · 1-minute (NHC) |
| 1963 | Typhoon Polly | Western Pacific | 12.3°N, 135.0°E | 70 kt · 1-minute (JTWC) |
| 1971 | Tropical storm Emma | Western Pacific | 8.5°N, 138.8°E | 35 kt · 1-minute (JTWC) |
| 2006 | Tropical storm Aletta | Eastern Pacific | 14.6°N, 101.5°W | 40 kt · 1-minute (NHC) |
| 1890 | Unnamed tropical storm · 1890 | Atlantic | 20.5°N, 83.0°W | 50 kt · 1-minute (NHC) |
| 2007 | Tropical storm Alvin | Eastern Pacific | 12.8°N, 110.6°W | 35 kt · 1-minute (NHC) |
| 1998 | Unnamed cyclone · 1998 | North Indian | 11.2°N, 61.4°E | 35 kt · 1-minute (JTWC) |
| 1909 | Unnamed storm · 1909 | Western Pacific | 15.4°N, 116.2°E | Not recorded |
| 1962 | Unnamed storm · 1962 | North Indian | 16.9°N, 64.5°E | Not recorded |
Reached peak wind on May 27
8 storms recorded their highest wind on this date, as the responsible agency measured it.
| Season | Storm | Ocean | Peak wind | Lowest pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Typhoon Ewiniar | Western Pacific | 75 kt (86 mph), 10-minute, JMA | 961 hPa (JTWC) |
| 1966 | Typhoon Judy | Western Pacific | 85 kt (98 mph), 1-minute, JTWC | 974 hPa (JMA) |
| 2012 | Tropical storm Beryl | Atlantic | 60 kt (69 mph), 1-minute, NHC | 992 hPa (NHC) |
| 1964 | Typhoon Viola | Western Pacific | 70 kt (81 mph), 1-minute, JTWC | 980 hPa (JMA) |
| 2020 | Tropical storm Bertha | Atlantic | 45 kt (52 mph), 1-minute, NHC | 1005 hPa (NHC) |
| 1962 | Tropical storm Iris | Western Pacific | 60 kt (69 mph), 1-minute, JTWC | 990 hPa (JMA) |
| 1984 | Unnamed cyclone · 1984 | North Indian | 45 kt (52 mph), 1-minute, JTWC | Not recorded |
| 2016 | Unnamed tropical depression · 2016 | Western Pacific | 30 kt (35 mph), 1-minute, JTWC | 1000 hPa (JTWC) |
Ended on May 27
12 storms had their last recorded position on this date.
| Season | Storm | Ocean | Last position | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Cyclone Yaas | North Indian | 24.7°N, 84.8°E | May 23 to 27, 2021 |
| 2018 | Cyclone Mekunu | North Indian | 19.0°N, 52.0°E | May 21 to 27, 2018 |
| 1989 | Unnamed cyclone · 1989 | North Indian | 23.9°N, 86.5°E | May 23 to 27, 1989 |
| 1964 | Typhoon Tess | Western Pacific | 37.0°N, 174.4°E | May 12 to 27, 1964 |
| 1970 | Hurricane Alma | Atlantic | 36.5°N, 77.0°W | May 17 to 27, 1970 |
| 1986–87 | Cyclone Blanch | South Pacific → Australian region | 21.6°S, 157.1°E | May 20 to 27, 1987 |
| 1998–99 | Unnamed cyclone · 1999 | Australian region → South Pacific → Australian region → South Pacific | 60.5°S, 174.0°W | May 20 to 27, 1999 |
| 1940 | Unnamed tropical storm · 1940 | Atlantic | 43.5°N, 61.5°W | May 19 to 27, 1940 |
| 1994 | Unnamed tropical depression · 1994 | Western Pacific | 16.0°N, 107.5°E | May 14 to 27, 1994 |
| 1950 | Unnamed storm · 1950 | North Indian | 15.3°N, 84.9°E | May 22 to 27, 1950 |
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| Season | Storm | Ocean | Last position | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | Unnamed storm · 1916 | North Indian | 16.7°N, 57.1°E | May 25 to 27, 1916 |
| 1911 | Unnamed storm · 1911 | Western Pacific | 29.1°N, 140.5°E | May 23 to 27, 1911 |
Also active on May 27
71 more storms were active on this date, the most notable first. Storms listed above are not repeated.
| Season | Storm | Ocean | Dates | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Typhoon Mawar | Western Pacific | May 18 to Jun 3, 2023 | 115 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 1976 | Typhoon Pamela | Western Pacific | May 14 to Jun 1, 1976 | 130 kt · 1-minute (JTWC) |
| 2003 | Tropical storm Linfa | Western Pacific | May 24 to Jun 4, 2003 | 55 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 2011 | Typhoon Songda | Western Pacific | May 19 to Jun 2, 2011 | 105 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 1958 | Typhoon Phyllis | Western Pacific | May 23 to Jun 6, 1958 | 160 kt · 1-minute (JTWC) |
| 2014 | Hurricane Amanda | Eastern Pacific | May 22 to 29, 2014 | Category 4 · Saffir-Simpson (NHC) |
| 2008 | Typhoon Nakri | Western Pacific | May 26 to Jun 6, 2008 | 100 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 2001 | Hurricane Adolph | Eastern Pacific | May 25 to Jun 1, 2001 | Category 4 · Saffir-Simpson (NHC) |
| 1976 | Typhoon Olga | Western Pacific | May 10 to 31, 1976 | 100 kt · 1-minute (JTWC) |
| 2003 | Typhoon Chan-Hom | Western Pacific | May 18 to 28, 2003 | 85 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 2001 | Unnamed cyclone · 2001 | North Indian | May 21 to 29, 2001 | 115 kt · 3-minute (IMD) |
| 1971 | Typhoon Dinah | Western Pacific | May 21 to 31, 1971 | 90 kt · 1-minute (JTWC) |
| 1985 | Typhoon Gay | Western Pacific | May 16 to 28, 1985 | 80 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 2002 | Hurricane Alma | Eastern Pacific | May 24 to Jun 1, 2002 | Category 3 · Saffir-Simpson (NHC) |
| 1962 | Typhoon Hope | Western Pacific | May 14 to 28, 1962 | 80 kt · 1-minute (JTWC) |
| 1997 | Typhoon Marie | Western Pacific → Central Pacific | May 25 to Jun 2, 1997 | 65 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 2000 | Hurricane Aletta | Eastern Pacific | May 22 to 28, 2000 | Category 2 · Saffir-Simpson (NHC) |
| 2018 | Tropical storm Alberto | Atlantic | May 25 to 31, 2018 | 55 kt · 1-minute (NHC) |
| 1953 | Tropical storm Alice | Atlantic | May 25 to Jun 7, 1953 | 60 kt · 1-minute (NHC) |
| 2012 | Tropical storm Sanvu | Western Pacific | May 20 to 30, 2012 | 60 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 2024 | Cyclone Remal | North Indian | May 23 to 28, 2024 | 60 kt · 3-minute (IMD) |
| 1908 | Unnamed hurricane · 1908 | Atlantic | May 24 to 31, 1908 | Category 1 · Saffir-Simpson (NHC) |
| 1980 | Tropical storm Forrest | Western Pacific | May 16 to 29, 1980 | 55 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 1980–81 | Cyclone Paddy | Australian region → Southwest Indian → Australian region | May 22 to 30, 1981 | 65 kt · 10-minute (BoM) |
| 1997 | Tropical storm Levi | Western Pacific → Central Pacific | May 23 to Jun 4, 1997 | 40 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
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| Season | Storm | Ocean | Dates | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Tropical storm Mac | Western Pacific | May 16 to 30, 1986 | 40 kt · 10-minute (JMA) |
| 2009–10 | Cyclone Joel | Southwest Indian | May 22 to 29, 2010 | 60 kt · 10-minute (Météo-France) |
| 2001–02 | Cyclone Upia | Australian region | May 23 to 29, 2002 | 40 kt · 10-minute (BoM) |
| 1986 | Hurricane Agatha | Eastern Pacific | May 22 to 29, 1986 | Category 1 · Saffir-Simpson (NHC) |
| 1977 | Tropical storm Ava | Eastern Pacific | May 26 to 30, 1977 | 55 kt · 1-minute (NHC) |
| 1982 | Tropical storm Aletta | Eastern Pacific | May 20 to 29, 1982 | 55 kt · 1-minute (NHC) |
| 1958 | Unnamed tropical storm · 1958 | Atlantic | May 25 to 29, 1958 | 55 kt · 1-minute (NHC) |
| 1948 | Unnamed tropical storm · 1948 | Atlantic | May 22 to 29, 1948 | 45 kt · 1-minute (NHC) |
| 2002 | Unnamed tropical depression · 2002 | Western Pacific | May 26 to 30, 2002 | 25 kt · 1-minute (JTWC) |
| 1996–97 | Unnamed cyclone · 1997 | South Pacific | May 26 to 30, 1997 | 35 kt · 1-minute (JTWC) |
| 2009 | Unnamed tropical depression · 2009 | Atlantic | May 26 to 30, 2009 | 30 kt · 1-minute (NHC) |
| 1987 | Unnamed tropical depression · 1987 | Atlantic | May 24 to Jun 1, 1987 | 30 kt · 1-minute (NHC) |
| 1977 | Unnamed tropical depression · 1977 | Western Pacific | May 24 to Jun 7, 1977 | 30 kt · 1-minute (JTWC) |
| 1958 | Unnamed storm · 1958 | Western Pacific | May 26 to Jun 6, 1958 | Not recorded |
| 1990 | Unnamed storm · 1990 | Western Pacific | May 24 to 29, 1990 | Not recorded |
| 1965 | Unnamed storm · 1965 | North Indian | May 26 to Jun 1, 1965 | Not recorded |
| 1963 | Unnamed storm · 1963 | North Indian | May 23 to 29, 1963 | Not recorded |
| 1961 | Unnamed storm · 1961 | North Indian | May 26 to 30, 1961 | Not recorded |
| 1951–52 | Unnamed storm · 1952 | Southwest Indian | May 10 to 28, 1952 | Not recorded |
| 1939 | Unnamed storm · 1939 | Western Pacific | May 26 to 31, 1939 | Not recorded |
| 1938 | Unnamed storm · 1938 | North Indian | May 25 to 28, 1938 | Not recorded |
| 1930 | Unnamed storm · 1930 | Western Pacific | May 20 to 31, 1930 | Not recorded |
| 1929 | Unnamed storm · 1929 | Western Pacific | May 23 to 28, 1929 | Not recorded |
| 1927 | Unnamed storm · 1927 | Western Pacific | May 24 to 31, 1927 | Not recorded |
| 1915–16 | Unnamed storm · 1916 | Australian region → South Pacific | May 24 to 29, 1916 | Not recorded |
| 1916 | Unnamed storm · 1916 | Western Pacific | May 26 to Jun 1, 1916 | Not recorded |
| 1915 | Unnamed storm · 1915 | Western Pacific | May 26 to 30, 1915 | Not recorded |
| 1904 | Unnamed storm · 1904 | North Indian | May 25 to 28, 1904 | Not recorded |
| 1893 | Unnamed storm · 1893 | North Indian | May 23 to 28, 1893 | Not recorded |
| 1887 | Unnamed storm · 1887 | North Indian | May 21 to 28, 1887 | Not recorded |
| 1881 | Unnamed storm · 1881 | North Indian | May 26 to Jun 2, 1881 | Not recorded |
| 1881 | Unnamed storm · 1881 | North Indian | May 26 to 28, 1881 | Not recorded |
| 1863 | Unnamed storm · 1863 | Atlantic | May 24 to 31, 1863 | Not recorded |
| 1961 | Unnamed storm · 1961 | Western Pacific | May 24 to 30, 1961 | Not recorded |
| 1959–60 | Unnamed storm · 1960 | Australian region → South Pacific | May 24 to 29, 1960 | Not recorded |
| 1957 | Unnamed storm · 1957 | North Indian | May 26 to 28, 1957 | Not recorded |
| 1939–40 | Unnamed storm · 1940 | Southwest Indian | May 21 to 31, 1940 | Not recorded |
| 1915–16 | Unnamed storm · 1916 | Southwest Indian | May 23 to 29, 1916 | Not recorded |
| 1911–12 | Unnamed storm · 1912 | Southwest Indian | May 21 to 29, 1912 | Not recorded |
| 1910 | Unnamed storm · 1910 | Western Pacific | May 23 to 28, 1910 | Not recorded |
| 1908 | Unnamed storm · 1908 | Western Pacific | May 22 to 30, 1908 | Not recorded |
| 1899 | Unnamed storm · 1899 | Western Pacific | May 24 to 28, 1899 | Not recorded |
| 1896 | Unnamed storm · 1896 | North Indian | May 25 to 31, 1896 | Not recorded |
| 1886 | Unnamed storm · 1886 | North Indian | May 24 to 28, 1886 | Not recorded |
| 1862–63 | Unnamed storm · 1863 | Southwest Indian | May 21 to 30, 1863 | Not recorded |
| 1862 | Unnamed storm · 1862 | Atlantic | May 26 to 30, 1862 | Not recorded |
Questions about May 27
What is the strongest storm on record on May 27?
Of the storms active on May 27, Typhoon Mawar (2023) had the highest peak wind recorded by a U.S. agency: 165 kt (190 mph), 1-minute sustained (JTWC). That is the storm's peak over its whole life, which may fall on another day. Agencies that average wind over 10 minutes report lower numbers for the same storm.
Has a storm ever made landfall on May 27?
Yes. 10 storms on record came ashore on May 27. The most recent was Tropical storm Bertha (2020): near 32.9°N, 79.7°W. Some coast crossings are estimated from the track, and each one is labelled.
How many storms were active on May 27?
113 storms on record were active on May 27, in 79 different years from 1862 to 2026. The count uses calendar dates in UTC and covers every ocean basin in NOAA's IBTrACS archive and the National Hurricane Center's HURDAT2.
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Get it on Google PlaySources. Storm tracks and events from NOAA's best-track archives, exactly as the Hurricane Calendar app shows them. Dates are calendar dates in UTC. Each wind speed keeps the agency that recorded it and its averaging period; nothing is converted between agencies. A missing value is shown as not recorded, never as zero. Storms that may still have been active when the archive was updated are left out.
- International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship (IBTrACS) v04r01, all basins (CSV), NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). Retrieved 2026-09-26.
- HURDAT2 Atlantic hurricane database, 1851-2025 (released 2026-09-12), NOAA National Hurricane Center (NHC). Retrieved 2026-09-26.
- HURDAT2 Northeast and North Central Pacific hurricane database, 1949-2025 (released 2026-09-14), NOAA National Hurricane Center (NHC) and Central Pacific Hurricane Center (CPHC). Retrieved 2026-09-26.