1972 North Atlantic (hurricanes) season
Storms12tropical-storm strength+
This is an archive, not a forecast or warning. For current storms follow your national meteorological service.
1991–2020 average14.5-2.5
StrongestBetty80 kt (41 m/s)
Rank by count38 / 76
Month of formation
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Count vs nearby seasons
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All storms
| Name | Dates | Wind kt | hPa | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | 05-23 – 05-29 | 60 | 988 | 5.8 |
| Agnes | 06-14 – 06-23 | 70 | 977 | 8.8 |
| Unnamed | 06-18 – 06-21 | 45 | 1,007 | 2.8 |
| Unnamed | 07-10 – 07-13 | 35 | 1,014 | 3.0 |
| Unnamed | 07-16 – 07-23 | 40 | 998 | 6.8 |
| Betty | 08-22 – 09-01 | 80 | 976 | 10.2 |
| Carrie | 08-29 – 09-05 | 55 | 992 | 7.0 |
| Unnamed | 09-03 – 09-05 | 45 | 1,000 | 2.2 |
| Dawn | 09-05 – 09-14 | 55 | 996 | 9.5 |
| Charlie | 09-19 – 09-23 | 80 | 944 | 4.0 |
| Unnamed | 09-29 – 10-03 | 35 | 1,012 | 4.2 |
| Delta | 11-01 – 11-07 | 40 | 1,001 | 6.0 |
Counts use the IBTrACS season; storms crossing New Year can make a year differ by one from agency totals. Winds are NHC 1-minute sustained winds (not directly comparable with 10-minute typhoon winds).