1993 West Pacific typhoon season
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The 1993 West Pacific typhoon season produced 29 named storms, 21 typhoons and 9 major typhoons, against a 1991–2020 average of 25.5, 15.8 and 9.0. Its accumulated cyclone energy was 249, 87% of the average.
Named storms
29
Avg 25.5 (1991–2020)
Typhoons
21
64 kt or stronger · avg 15.8
Major (Cat 3+)
9
Including 1 Category 5
Accumulated energy
87% of normal
ACE 249 vs 1991–2020 avg 286
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Tracks colored by peak strengthTDTSC1C2C3C4C5
1993 season at a glance
- Named storms: 29 (1991–2020 average 25.5).
- Typhoons (64 kt+): 21 (average 15.8).
- Major, 96 kt+: 9, including 1 at Category 5 strength (average 9.0).
- Accumulated cyclone energy: 249.3, 87% of the 286 average.
- Named-storm days: 144.3, counting each six-hourly fix at 34 kt or more as a quarter day.
- First named storm: Irma, March 12.
- First typhoon: Koryn, June 22.
- First major storm: Koryn, June 23.
- Last storm to dissipate: Nell, January 1, 1994.
- All systems tracked: 36, including 7 that stayed below tropical-storm strength.
Counts use 1-minute best-track winds: named storms reached 34 kt (39 mph), the next column 64 kt (74 mph) and major storms 96 kt (111 mph). Regional agencies here use 10-minute winds (3-minute in India), so their official counts can differ.
Every storm of the 1993 season
| Storm | Dates | Peak | Min pressure | Landfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD 1W | – | TD | — | Loreto, Philippines |
| Irma | – | TS | 985 mb | — |
| TD 3W | – | TD | — | — |
| TD 4W | – | TD | — | — |
| Jack | – | TS | — | — |
| Koryn | – | C4 | 905 mb | Upi, Philippines |
| TD 7W | – | TD | — | Calabanga, Philippines |
| Lewis | – | C2 | 975 mb | Oras, Philippines |
| Marian | – | TS | — | — |
| Nathan | – | C1 | 980 mb | Maniwa, Japan |
| Ofelia | – | TS | 990 mb | Kawahigashi, Japan |
| Percy | – | C1 | 975 mb | — |
| Robyn | – | C4 | 940 mb | — |
| Steve | – | C1 | 980 mb | — |
| Tasha | – | C1 | 970 mb | Yangjiang, China |
| Vernon | – | C1 | 965 mb | Shibecha, Japan |
| Winona | – | TS | 990 mb | Barugo, Philippines |
| Yancy | – | C4 | 925 mb | Miyakonojō, Japan |
| Zola | – | TS | 985 mb | Matsusaka, Japan |
| Abe | – | C3 | 945 mb | Huicheng, China |
| Becky | – | C1 | 980 mb | Taishan, China |
| Dot | – | C1 | 965 mb | Encheng, China |
| Cecil | – | C3 | 950 mb | — |
| Ed | – | C5 | 915 mb | — |
| Flo | – | C1 | 970 mb | Masaya Sur, Philippines |
| Gene | – | TS | 998 mb | — |
| TD 28W | – | TD | — | Masantol, Philippines |
| Ira | – | C4 | 950 mb | Nagtipunan, Philippines |
| Jeana | – | TS | 992 mb | — |
| TD 33W | – | TD | — | — |
| TD 32W | – | TD | — | Aras-asan, Philippines |
| Kyle | – | C2 | 960 mb | Burauen, Philippines |
| TD 2B | – | C1 | 968 mb | Pennādam, India |
| Lola | – | C3 | 955 mb | Tulay na Lupa, Philippines |
| Manny | – | C4 | 955 mb | Matnog, Philippines |
| Nell | – | C1 | 975 mb | Placer, Philippines |
- TD 1W: This system formed in the West Pacific in February 1993 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h). It made landfall near Loreto, Philippines. The system was tracked for 2 days.
- Irma: Irma formed in the West Pacific in March 1993 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 985 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 14 days.
- TD 3W: This system formed in the West Pacific in April 1993 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h). It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- TD 4W: This system formed in the West Pacific in April 1993 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h). It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 14 days.
- Jack: Jack formed in the West Pacific in May 1993 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h). It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Koryn: Koryn formed in the West Pacific in June 1993 and peaked as a Category 4 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph (240 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 905 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Upi, Philippines and last near Maoming, China. The system was tracked for 16 days.
- TD 7W: This system formed in the West Pacific in June 1993 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h). It made landfall near Calabanga, Philippines. The system was tracked for 5 days.
- Lewis: Lewis formed in the West Pacific in July 1993 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 975 mb. It made 4 landfalls, first near Oras, Philippines and last near Diễn Thành, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Marian: Marian formed in the West Pacific in July 1993 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h). It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- Nathan: Nathan formed in the West Pacific in July 1993 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 980 mb. It made landfall near Maniwa, Japan. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Ofelia: Ofelia formed in the West Pacific in July 1993 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 990 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Kawahigashi, Japan and last near Okugano, Japan. The system was tracked for 5 days.
- Percy: Percy formed in the West Pacific in July 1993 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 975 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- Robyn: Robyn formed in the West Pacific in July 1993 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (220 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 940 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 15 days.
- Steve: Steve formed in the West Pacific in August 1993 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 980 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 11 days.
- Tasha: Tasha formed in the West Pacific in August 1993 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 970 mb. It made landfall near Yangjiang, China. The system was tracked for 11 days.
- Vernon: Vernon formed in the West Pacific in August 1993 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 965 mb. It made landfall near Shibecha, Japan. The system was tracked for 14 days.
- Winona: Winona formed in the West Pacific in August 1993 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 990 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Barugo, Philippines and last near Kỳ Anh, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 11 days.
- Yancy: Yancy formed in the West Pacific in August 1993 and peaked as a Category 4 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph (240 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 925 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Miyakonojō, Japan and last near Shimogamo, Japan. The system was tracked for 11 days.
- Zola: Zola formed in the West Pacific in September 1993 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 985 mb. It made landfall near Matsusaka, Japan. The system was tracked for 11 days.
- Abe: Abe formed in the West Pacific in September 1993 and peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (205 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 945 mb. It made landfall near Huicheng, China. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Becky: Becky formed in the West Pacific in September 1993 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 980 mb. It made landfall near Taishan, China. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Dot: Dot formed in the West Pacific in September 1993 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 965 mb. It made landfall near Encheng, China. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Cecil: Cecil formed in the West Pacific in September 1993 and peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 950 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Ed: Ed formed in the West Pacific in September 1993 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (260 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 915 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 12 days.
- Flo: Flo formed in the West Pacific in September 1993 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 970 mb. It made 4 landfalls, first near Masaya Sur, Philippines and last near La Trinidad, Philippines. The system was tracked for 13 days.
- Gene: Gene formed in the West Pacific in October 1993 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 998 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 12 days.
- TD 28W: This system formed in the West Pacific in October 1993 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h). It made landfall near Masantol, Philippines. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Ira: Ira formed in the West Pacific in October 1993 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (220 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 950 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Nagtipunan, Philippines and last near Yangjiang, China. The system was tracked for 11 days.
- Jeana: Jeana formed in the West Pacific in November 1993 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 992 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 12 days.
- TD 33W: This system formed in the West Pacific in November 1993 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h). It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- TD 32W: This system formed in the West Pacific in November 1993 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h). It made landfall near Aras-asan, Philippines. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- Kyle: Kyle formed in the West Pacific in November 1993 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph (175 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 960 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Burauen, Philippines and last near Tuy Hòa, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- TD 2B: This system formed in the West Pacific in November 1993 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 968 mb. It made landfall near Pennādam, India. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Lola: Lola formed in the West Pacific in November 1993 and peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (195 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 955 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Tulay na Lupa, Philippines and last near Cam Ranh, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 13 days.
- Manny: Manny formed in the West Pacific in December 1993 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (220 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 955 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Matnog, Philippines and last near Phatthalung, Thailand. The system was tracked for 15 days.
- Nell: Nell formed in the West Pacific in December 1993 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 975 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Placer, Philippines and last near Passi, Philippines. The system was tracked for 14 days.
Each summary is built from the storm’s best track.
Strongest storm of 1993
Super Typhoon Ed was the strongest storm of the season, peaking at 160 mph (260 km/h), with a lowest pressure of 915 mb, on October 4. That is Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
63 West Pacific storms since 1980 peaked higher, and 61 matched it. It produced 12% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
Landfalls in 1993
23 of the season’s 36 systems made landfall, 13 of them at typhoon strength. Each landfall point is listed with the nearest town and the wind at that moment.
- March 1: TD 1W near Loreto, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- June 19: TD 7W near Calabanga, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- June 25: Koryn near Upi, Philippines, 125 mph (Category 3)
- June 27: Koryn near Maoming, China, 90 mph (Category 1)
- July 8: Lewis near Oras, Philippines, 40 mph (tropical storm)
- July 8: Lewis near Calaca, Philippines, 55 mph (tropical storm)
- July 10: Lewis near Baocheng, China, 95 mph (Category 2)
- July 12: Lewis near Diễn Thành, Vietnam, 50 mph (tropical storm)
- July 24: Nathan near Maniwa, Japan, 60 mph (tropical storm)
- July 27: Ofelia near Kawahigashi, Japan, 50 mph (tropical storm)
- July 27: Ofelia near Okugano, Japan, 50 mph (tropical storm)
- August 20: Tasha near Yangjiang, China, 85 mph (Category 1)
- August 22: Winona near Barugo, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- August 22: Winona near Pandan, Philippines, 35 mph (tropical depression)
- August 28: Vernon near Shibecha, Japan, 60 mph (tropical storm)
- August 29: Winona near Kỳ Anh, Vietnam, 40 mph (tropical depression)
- September 3: Yancy near Miyakonojō, Japan, 130 mph (Category 4)
- September 3: Yancy near Shimogamo, Japan, 85 mph (Category 1)
- September 9: Zola near Matsusaka, Japan, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- September 14: Abe near Huicheng, China, 105 mph (Category 2)
- September 17: Becky near Taishan, China, 65 mph (tropical storm)
- September 26: Dot near Encheng, China, 80 mph (Category 1)
- October 4: Flo near Masaya Sur, Philippines, 75 mph (Category 1)
- October 4: Flo near Zaragoza, Philippines, 65 mph (tropical storm)
- October 5: Flo near Alaminos, Philippines, 60 mph (tropical storm)
- October 5: Flo near La Trinidad, Philippines, 60 mph (tropical storm)
- October 7: TD 28W near Masantol, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- November 1: Ira near Nagtipunan, Philippines, 110 mph (Category 2)
- November 4: Ira near Yangjiang, China, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- November 18: TD 32W near Aras-asan, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- November 20: Kyle near Burauen, Philippines, 40 mph (tropical storm)
- November 20: Kyle near Estancia, Philippines, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- November 23: Kyle near Tuy Hòa, Vietnam, 100 mph (Category 2)
- December 4: TD 2B near Pennādam, India, 75 mph (Category 1)
- December 5: Lola near Tulay na Lupa, Philippines, 90 mph (Category 1)
- December 6: Lola near Batangas, Philippines, 80 mph (Category 1)
- December 8: Lola near Cam Ranh, Vietnam, 110 mph (Category 2)
- December 10: Manny near Matnog, Philippines, 120 mph (Category 3)
- December 16: Manny near Phatthalung, Thailand, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- December 26: Nell near Placer, Philippines, 75 mph (Category 1)
- December 26: Nell near Passi, Philippines, 75 mph (Category 1)
How 1993 ranks since 1980
The season ranks 6th of 47 West Pacific seasons since 1980 for named storms (tied with 6 other seasons), 1st for typhoons (tied with 2 other seasons) and 28th for accumulated cyclone energy.
The record since 1980 is 33 named storms, in 1994, and the highest ACE is 483, in 2004.
1993 storm names
The 1993 season used 28 names: Irma, Jack, Koryn, Lewis, Marian, Nathan, Ofelia, Percy, Robyn, Steve, Tasha, Vernon, Winona, Yancy, Zola, Abe, Becky, Dot, Cecil, Ed, Flo, Gene, Ira, Jeana, Kyle, Lola, Manny, Nell.
8 systems were tracked without a name and are listed by number.
1993 season FAQ
How many named storms were there in 1993?
The 1993 West Pacific typhoon season had 29 named storms, 21 typhoons and 9 major typhoons, from 36 systems tracked in all. The 1991–2020 average is 25.5 named storms, 15.8 at 64 kt or more and 9.0 major per season. The first to form was Irma and the last was Nell.
What was the strongest storm of 1993?
Super Typhoon Ed. It peaked at 160 mph (260 km/h, 140 kt) with a lowest pressure of 915 mb on October 4. That is Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale. 63 West Pacific storms since 1980 peaked higher. It produced 12% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
When did the 1993 season end?
The West Pacific has no official season, so the 1993 season is simply the calendar year: every storm that formed by December 31 counts. The last system, Nell, dissipated on January 1, 1994. Since 1980, 51 West Pacific storms reached tropical-storm strength in December.