As of August 27 there have been 5 named storms, 2 of which (Alex and Danielle) have become hurricanes. Another storm, Earl is also expected to become one.
Helsinki Finland?! It does not get hurricanes so far north and inland...
2009 was a quiet season in the Atlantic Basin, with only 9 named storms (3 hurricanes) killing only 6 people.
There were 15 named storms in 2007 and 3 of which were retired: Dean, Felix, and Noel.
Astronomically speaking there are four seasons everywhere on earth.