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There are two reasons. First, hurricanes need warm ocean water to form. The water is generally not warm enough in January to support the formation of hurricanes. Second, upper level winds are strongest in the winter. Strong upper level winds mean strong wind shear, which prevents hurricanes form organizing.

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