1940 Atlantic hurricane season Season effects 1940 
 North Atlantic tropical cyclone 
 statistics

| Storm_name | Dates_active | Max_1_min_wind_mph_km_h | Min_press_mbar_ | Damage_millions_USD_ | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | May19– May25 | 65 (100) | <995 | None | None |
| Two | August3– August10 | 100 (155) | 972 | 10.75 | 7 |
| Three | August5– August14 | 100 (155) | 972 | 13 | 52 |
| Four | August26– September2 | 110 (175) | 961 | 4.05 | 7 |
| Five | September7– September17 | 100 (155) | <988 | 1.49 | 3 |
| Six | September18– September25 | 50 (85) | 1002 | 0.039 | 2 |
| Seven | September22– September28 | 100 (155) | <977 | None | None |
| Eight | October20– October24 | 80 (130) | <983 | Unknown | None |
| Nine | October24– October26 | 45 (75) | <1007 | None | None |
| Season Aggregates | Season Aggregates | Season Aggregates | Season Aggregates | Season Aggregates | Season Aggregates |
| 9 cyclones | May19 – October26 | 110 (175) | 961 | 29.3 | 71 |