Storm history › East Pacific › 2026 season
Hurricane Simon (2026)
Simon was a Category 4 hurricane of the 2026 East Pacific season. It was tracked from October 4, 2026 to October 16, 2026, about 12 days, and covered 1,729 miles.
At its peak it had winds of 155 mph (250 km/h) and a lowest pressure of 928 mb.
Its closest pass to a major city was 141 miles from Acapulco de Juárez, Mexico.
- Peak wind
- 155 mph
- Lowest pressure
- 928 mb
- Strongest
- Category 4 hurricane
- Duration
- 12 days
- Track length
- 1,729 mi
- Energy (ACE)
- 26.9
DepressionTropical stormCat 1Cat 2Cat 3Cat 4Cat 5
Closest pass to major cities
| City | Closest pass |
|---|---|
| Acapulco de Juárez, Mexico | 141 mi (228 km) |
How it compares
- Peak winds: 31st highest of 1,371 East Pacific storms on record, tied with Hurricane Nolo (2026), Hurricane Barbara (2019), Hurricane Hector (2018) and 8 more.
- Lowest pressure: 36th lowest of 808 East Pacific storms with a recorded pressure, tied with Hurricane Hernan (1990).
- Energy: 8% of the 2026 East Pacific season's ACE.