1970–71 South Pacific cyclone season
The 1970–71 South Pacific cyclone season, in terms of severe tropical cyclones, was the least active season on record, with none of its six storms strengthening above Category 2 tropical cyclone intensity. It was a below average season, beginning late and ending early. The season officially began on November 15 and ended on April 30, but the first storm formed a month after that, on December 15.
| 1970–71 South Pacific cyclone season | |
|---|---|
Season summary map | |
| Seasonal boundaries | |
| First system formed | December 15, 1970 |
| Last system dissipated | April 19, 1971 |
| Strongest storm | |
| Name | Lena |
| • Maximum winds | 95 km/h (60 mph) (10-minute sustained) |
| • Lowest pressure | 980 hPa (mbar) |
| Seasonal statistics | |
| Total disturbances | 6 |
| Tropical cyclones | 5 |
| Severe tropical cyclones | 0 |
| Total fatalities | Unknown |
| Total damage | Unknown |
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