What does the minimum temperature of the ocean have to be to trigger a hurricane?
The minimum temperature required is 26.5 degree celsius. The hurricane derives its energy from the latent heat of condensation of the ascending moist air.The moisture required for this, is obtained from the warm surface of oceans by evaporation.Evaporation from the surface of any liquid can take place at any temperature.But the rate of evaporation increases with temperature.The ideal temperature for the hurricane to get sufficient moisture is 26.5 degree celsius.
