1960–61 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season

The 1960–61 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season was one of the least active South-West Indian Ocean cyclone seasons on record. It only had 6 tropical depressions, 5 named storms, 4 tropical storms, and 1 cyclone, Doris. Additionally, none of its storms made landfall, therefore it had almost no deaths or damage. The season was also the second with named storms, the first being 1959–60.

1960–61 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season
Season summary map
Seasonal boundaries
First system formed	November 11, 1960
Last system dissipated	February 10, 1961
Strongest storm
Name	Doris
• Maximum winds	150 km/h (90 mph) (1-minute sustained)
Seasonal statistics
Total depressions	6
Total storms	4
Tropical cyclones	1
Total fatalities	Unknown
Total damage	Unknown
Related articles
1960–61 Australian region cyclone season 1960–61 South Pacific cyclone season

Systems

Tropical Storm Anna

Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Duration	November 11 – November 14
Peak intensity	65 km/h (40 mph) (1-min);

Ana existed from November 11 to November 14. Its peak intensity was 65 kilometers an hour, or 40 miles per hour, in 1-minute maximum sustained winds.

Unnamed tropical depression

A tropical depression briefly existed in the northeast portion of the basin from November 29–30. Its peak intensity is currently unknown.

Tropical Storm Barbara

Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Duration	November 29 – December 3
Peak intensity	85 km/h (50 mph) (1-min);

Barbara existed from November 27 to December 3. In 1-minute maximum sustained winds, its peak intensity was 85 miles per hour. That is equal to 50 kilometers per hour. For its whole duration, it stayed away from land.

Tropical Storm Clara

Tropical storm (SSHWS)
Duration	January 1 – January 6
Peak intensity	85 km/h (50 mph) (1-min);

Clara, a slow-moving tropical cyclone, lasted from January 1 to January 6 and, twice, nearly made landfall. On New Year's Day, it formed near Madagascar. Moving west-northwestward, Clara reached its peak intensity of 85 mph (50 km/h). As it dissipated, Clara's remnants drifted over Mozambique.

Tropical Cyclone Doris

Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
Duration	January 24 – February 2
Peak intensity	150 km/h (90 mph) (1-min);

Doris was the only storm of the season to reach cyclone strength. On January 24, 1961, it formed east of Madagascar. A few days later, Doris reached its peak intensity, with 1-minute maximum sustained winds of 90 mph or 150 km/h. Moving southeast, it began to weaken. Doris finally dissipated on February 2, lasting 9 days.

Tropical Depression Eva

Tropical depression (SSHWS)
Duration	February 7 – February 10
Peak intensity	55 km/h (35 mph) (1-min);

On February 7, 1961, the final storm of the season, Eva, formed. However, it soon encountered unfavorable conditions, and dissipated on February 10, 3 days later. Its 1-minute peak intensity was 55 km/h (35 mph).

See also

• Atlantic hurricane seasons: 1960, 1961
• Eastern Pacific hurricane seasons: 1960, 1961
• Western Pacific typhoon seasons: 1960, 1961
• North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons: 1960, 1961
• 1960s Australian region cyclone seasons
• 1960s South Pacific cyclone seasons