2007-12-20 12:04:27 · 13 answers · asked by Addy 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
If you mean the speed that the hurricane itself is moving (not wind speed), then it will depend on several factors such as the speed and direction of winds high in the atmosphere and the location of fronts or high/low pressure systems near the hurricane that will guide it. Some hurricanes can remain in one place for a while, while others can travel as fast as 40 miles per hour under the right conditions.
If you meant the wind speeds of the hurricane, then it's at least 74 mph. As you may know, hurricane strengths based on wind speeds are broken down into categories...
Category 1: 74-95 mph
Category 2: 96-110 mph
Category 3: 111-130 mph
Category 4: 131-155 mph
Category 5: 155 and above mph
2007-12-24 05:06:37 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. Weather 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Each travels at a different speed. To become a hurricane, they have to travel at 75 (or more) miles per hour.
2007-12-20 12:08:32 · answer #2 · answered by Beau R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How Fast Are Hurricanes
2016-11-07 07:22:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hurricanes have very high wind speeds (around 160 mph), but they travel slowly (around 30-40mph)
2007-12-20 12:07:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hurricanes are storms that have great wind. there are times when a storm can be rotating, but litrally moving 0 mph. extra tropical hurricanes can move 70 mph. grnerally most move at 10.
the slower it goes less wind, but more rain.
if it goes fast then wind will be greater and rain will be lower.
2007-12-20 12:58:45 · answer #5 · answered by weather 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hurricanes can rotate upward of 250 miles per hour; but they travel anywhere from 20 - 60 miles per hour on average.
2007-12-20 12:07:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Must be over 75mph to a hurricane. Some are over 175mph
2007-12-20 12:10:13 · answer #7 · answered by mtchndjnmtch 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It ranges from 74mph - 155 mph, depending on the catagory of the storm.
2007-12-20 12:08:59 · answer #8 · answered by Helen Scott 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
near about 70 - 250 mph it can reach and if a strong one it can reach higher.
2007-12-20 17:33:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
can reach nearly 200 miles per hour
2007-12-20 12:07:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋