How many hurricanes hit Australia?

Answer 1

The correct name for hurricanes in Australia and the South Pacific is cyclones. 'Cyclone' is the generic name for all tropical storms of this intensity.

Since records began, Australia has been hit by hundreds of cyclones.

Australia may be hit by anywhere between 4 and 14 cyclones every year. According to Australia's main Scientific body, the CSIRO, the average is 13, but this can vary according to whether Australia is being affected by an El Nino or a La Nina weather pattern.

Answer 2

On average, about 11 cyclones form in the Australian region each year, but not all of them make landfall. The northern parts of Australia are most commonly affected by cyclones, particularly during the summer months.