The Jupiter effect
Sixty-one years ago, in 1963, Jupiter was nearest to Earth, coinciding with extreme weather events.
**Cyclones**
During this period, the infamous 1962 North Indian Ocean cyclone season occurred, with several cyclones forming in the North Indian Ocean.
- **Duration:** May to December 1962
- **Number of Cyclones:** 6
- **Casualties:** 51,000
**Winter**
The winter of 1963 was one of the coldest on record, with temperatures plummeting below -20°C. This caused blizzards, snow drifts, and ice blocks, affecting North America, Europe, and the Far East. The cold spell lasted from November 1962 until early March 1963. In some areas, the sea froze, making the coasts and rivers resemble the Arctic.
**Summer**
Although the summer of 1963 was generally cool, there was a two-week period of warm, sunny weather at the beginning of June.
**Tornadoes**
In 1963, the United States experienced several tornadoes, including an F2 tornado in April.
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The "Great Blizzard of 1963" hit the northeastern United States in March, bringing heavy snow and severe cold.
- The winter of 1962-1963 was one of the coldest on record for the UK, with severe snowstorms and freezing temperatures.
- Brazil and other equatorial countries experienced their rainy seasons, while Argentina likely saw a mix of weather, including cold snaps from the south.
- Both Arctic and Antarctic regions had extremely cold conditions, with the Antarctic potentially recording some of the lowest temperatures on Earth.
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