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Storms named Son-Tinh

Three storms have been named Son-Tinh since 2012: three in the West Pacific (2012, 2018 and 2024). The strongest, in 2012, peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with winds of 120 mph (195 km/h).

Times used
3
2012–2024
Strongest
2012 · Cat 3
944 mb
Most recent
2024
West Pacific
First used
2012
In our archive since 1980
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202420182012Tracks: IBTrACS / NHC

Every storm named Son-Tinh, newest first

Tropical Storm Son-Tinh (2024)

TS
Dates
August 10, 2024 to August 18, 2024 (8 days)
Peak wind
45 mph / 75 km/h · Tropical storm
Lowest pressure
983 mb
Ocean
West Pacific
ACE
1.2

Son-Tinh formed in the West Pacific in August 2024 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 983 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.

Tropical Storm Son-Tinh (2024): track and history

Tropical Storm Son-Tinh (2018)

TS
Dates
July 13, 2018 to July 24, 2018 (11 days)
Peak wind
60 mph / 95 km/h · Tropical storm
Lowest pressure
989 mb
Ocean
West Pacific
ACE
2.7

Son-Tinh formed in the West Pacific in July 2018 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 989 mb. It made 5 landfalls, first near Wanning, China and last near Lianjiang, China. The system was tracked for 11 days.

Tropical Storm Son-Tinh (2018): track and history

Typhoon Son-Tinh (2012)

C3
Dates
October 21, 2012 to October 29, 2012 (8 days)
Peak wind
120 mph / 195 km/h · Category 3
Lowest pressure
944 mb
Ocean
West Pacific
ACE
9.6

Son-Tinh formed in the West Pacific in October 2012 and peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (195 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 944 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Ormoc, Philippines and last near Thái Bình, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 8 days.

Typhoon Son-Tinh (2012): track and history

Where storms named Son-Tinh made landfall

StormLandfall nearDate (UTC)Wind
Son-Tinh 2018Wanning, China2018-07-17 21:0045 mph / 75 km/h
Son-Tinh 2018Diễn Thành, Vietnam2018-07-18 18:0050 mph / 85 km/h
Son-Tinh 2018Basuo, China2018-07-22 12:0040 mph / 65 km/h
Son-Tinh 2018Xucheng, China2018-07-23 06:0035 mph / 55 km/h
Son-Tinh 2018Lianjiang, China2018-07-23 21:0030 mph / 50 km/h
Son-Tinh 2012Ormoc, Philippines2012-10-24 09:0040 mph / 65 km/h
Son-Tinh 2012Ligaya, Philippines2012-10-25 00:0050 mph / 85 km/h
Son-Tinh 2012Thái Bình, Vietnam2012-10-28 15:0090 mph / 150 km/h

Questions about the name Son-Tinh

When was the last time a storm was named Son-Tinh?

The most recent was Tropical Storm Son-Tinh in 2024, in the West Pacific. It formed on August 10, peaked at 45 mph (75 km/h) and lasted 8 days. It did not make landfall. Before that, the name was used in 2018 and 2012.

What was the strongest storm named Son-Tinh?

Typhoon Son-Tinh in 2012 was the strongest, peaking as a Category 3 typhoon with winds of 120 mph (195 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 944 mb. It formed in the West Pacific in October and made landfall near Ormoc, Philippines. The weakest of the three, in 2024, peaked at 45 mph (75 km/h).