2019 West Pacific typhoon season
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The 2019 West Pacific typhoon season produced 29 named storms, 18 typhoons and 11 major typhoons, against a 1991–2020 average of 25.5, 15.8 and 9.0. Its accumulated cyclone energy was 271, 95% of the average.
Named storms
29
Avg 25.5 (1991–2020)
Typhoons
18
64 kt or stronger · avg 15.8
Major (Cat 3+)
11
Including 3 Category 5
Accumulated energy
95% of normal
ACE 271 vs 1991–2020 avg 286
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2019 season at a glance
- Named storms: 29 (1991–2020 average 25.5).
- Typhoons (64 kt+): 18 (average 15.8).
- Major, 96 kt+: 11, including 3 at Category 5 strength (average 9.0).
- Accumulated cyclone energy: 270.5, 95% of the 286 average.
- Named-storm days: 125.5, counting each six-hourly fix at 34 kt or more as a quarter day.
- First named storm: Wutip, February 19.
- First typhoon: Wutip, February 21.
- First major storm: Wutip, February 22.
- Last storm to dissipate: Phanfone, December 29.
- All systems tracked: 31, including 2 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 2019 season
| Storm | Dates | Peak | Min pressure | Landfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD 1W | – | TD | 1002 mb | — |
| Wutip | – | C5 | 895 mb | — |
| TD 3W | – | TS | 1001 mb | — |
| Sepat | – | TS | 992 mb | — |
| TD 4W | – | TS | 998 mb | — |
| Mun | – | TS | 992 mb | Thái Bình, Vietnam |
| Danas | – | TS | 984 mb | — |
| Nari | – | TS | 991 mb | Owase, Japan |
| Wipha | – | TS | 983 mb | Zhanjiang, China |
| Francisco | – | C1 | 966 mb | Takanabe, Japan |
| Lekima | – | C4 | 904 mb | Wenling, China |
| Krosa | – | C3 | 945 mb | Yawatahama, Japan |
| Bailu | – | TS | 979 mb | Donggang, Taiwan |
| Podul | – | TS | 993 mb | Baguio, Philippines |
| Kajiki | – | TS | 993 mb | Wanning, China |
| Lingling | – | C4 | 928 mb | Ongjin, North Korea |
| Unnamed | – | TD | — | — |
| Peipah | – | TS | 999 mb | — |
| Tapah | – | C1 | 967 mb | — |
| Mitag | – | C2 | 961 mb | Hwasun, South Korea |
| Hagibis | – | C5 | 890 mb | Aihara, Japan |
| Neoguri | – | C2 | 964 mb | — |
| Bualoi | – | C4 | 922 mb | — |
| Bulbul | – | C3 | 955 mb | Phú Túc, Vietnam |
| Halong | – | C5 | 888 mb | — |
| Nakri | – | C1 | 982 mb | Tu Bông, Vietnam |
| Fengshen | – | C4 | 946 mb | — |
| Kalmaegi | – | C2 | 963 mb | Gonzaga, Philippines |
| Fung-Wong | – | C1 | 988 mb | — |
| Kammuri | – | C4 | 938 mb | Gubat, Philippines |
| Phanfone | – | C3 | 958 mb | — |
- TD 1W: This system formed in the West Pacific in January 2019 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1002 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 19 days.
- Wutip: Wutip formed in the West Pacific in February 2019 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (260 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 895 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 12 days.
- TD 3W: This system formed in the West Pacific in March 2019 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1001 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Sepat: Sepat formed in the West Pacific in June 2019 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 992 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- TD 4W: This system formed in the West Pacific in June 2019 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 4 days.
- Mun: Mun formed in the West Pacific in July 2019 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 992 mb. It made landfall near Thái Bình, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 4 days.
- Danas: Danas formed in the West Pacific in July 2019 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 984 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Nari: Nari formed in the West Pacific in July 2019 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 991 mb. It made landfall near Owase, Japan. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- Wipha: Wipha formed in the West Pacific in July 2019 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 983 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Zhanjiang, China and last near Móng Cái, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- Francisco: Francisco formed in the West Pacific in August 2019 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 966 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Takanabe, Japan and last near Eisen, South Korea. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Lekima: Lekima formed in the West Pacific in August 2019 and peaked as a Category 4 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph (250 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 904 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Wenling, China and last near Yinzhu, China. The system was tracked for 13 days.
- Krosa: Krosa formed in the West Pacific in August 2019 and peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 945 mb. It made landfall near Yawatahama, Japan. The system was tracked for 14 days.
- Bailu: Bailu formed in the West Pacific in August 2019 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 979 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Donggang, Taiwan and last near Huanggang, China. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- Podul: Podul formed in the West Pacific in August 2019 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 993 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Baguio, Philippines and last near Đồng Hới, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- Kajiki: Kajiki formed in the West Pacific in August 2019 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 993 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Wanning, China and last near Huế, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Lingling: Lingling formed in the West Pacific in August 2019 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (220 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 928 mb. It made landfall near Ongjin, North Korea. The system was tracked for 13 days.
- Unnamed: This system formed in the West Pacific in September 2019. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 4 days.
- Peipah: Peipah formed in the West Pacific in September 2019 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 999 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 5 days.
- Tapah: Tapah formed in the West Pacific in September 2019 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 967 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- Mitag: Mitag formed in the West Pacific in September 2019 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 961 mb. It made landfall near Hwasun, South Korea. The system was tracked for 11 days.
- Hagibis: Hagibis formed in the West Pacific in October 2019 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph (295 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 890 mb. It made landfall near Aihara, Japan. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Neoguri: Neoguri formed in the West Pacific in October 2019 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph (175 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 964 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- Bualoi: Bualoi formed in the West Pacific in October 2019 and peaked as a Category 4 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph (250 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 922 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Bulbul: Bulbul formed in the West Pacific in October 2019 and peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph (185 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 955 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Phú Túc, Vietnam and last near Maijdi, Bangladesh. The system was tracked for 14 days.
- Halong: Halong formed in the West Pacific in November 2019 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 185 mph (295 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 888 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Nakri: Nakri formed in the West Pacific in November 2019 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 982 mb. It made landfall near Tu Bông, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- Fengshen: Fengshen formed in the West Pacific in November 2019 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 946 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Kalmaegi: Kalmaegi formed in the West Pacific in November 2019 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 963 mb. It made landfall near Gonzaga, Philippines. The system was tracked for 13 days.
- Fung-Wong: Fung-Wong formed in the West Pacific in November 2019 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 988 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Kammuri: Kammuri formed in the West Pacific in November 2019 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (220 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 938 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Gubat, Philippines and last near Canubing No 2, Philippines. The system was tracked for 12 days.
- Phanfone: Phanfone formed in the West Pacific in December 2019 and peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (195 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 958 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 10 days.
Each summary is built from the storm’s best track.
Strongest storm of 2019
Super Typhoon Halong was the strongest storm of the season, peaking at 185 mph (295 km/h), with a lowest pressure of 888 mb, on November 5. That is Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
6 West Pacific storms since 1980 peaked higher, and 4 matched it. It produced 9% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
Landfalls in 2019
16 of the season’s 31 systems made landfall, 6 of them at typhoon strength. Each landfall point is listed with the nearest town and the wind at that moment.
- July 3: Mun near Thái Bình, Vietnam, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- July 26: Nari near Owase, Japan, 40 mph (tropical depression)
- August 1: Wipha near Zhanjiang, China, 50 mph (tropical storm)
- August 2: Wipha near Móng Cái, Vietnam, 65 mph (tropical storm)
- August 5: Francisco near Takanabe, Japan, 85 mph (Category 1)
- August 6: Francisco near Eisen, South Korea, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- August 9: Lekima near Wenling, China, 105 mph (Category 2)
- August 11: Lekima near Yinzhu, China, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- August 15: Krosa near Yawatahama, Japan, 60 mph (tropical storm)
- August 24: Bailu near Donggang, Taiwan, 70 mph (tropical storm)
- August 25: Bailu near Huanggang, China, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- August 27: Podul near Baguio, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- August 29: Podul near Đồng Hới, Vietnam, 35 mph (tropical depression)
- September 2: Kajiki near Wanning, China, 35 mph (tropical depression)
- September 2: Kajiki near Huế, Vietnam, 40 mph (tropical storm)
- September 7: Lingling near Ongjin, North Korea, 75 mph (Category 1)
- October 2: Mitag near Hwasun, South Korea, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- October 12: Hagibis near Aihara, Japan, 85 mph (Category 1)
- October 30: Bulbul near Phú Túc, Vietnam, 60 mph (tropical storm)
- November 9: Bulbul near Canning, India, 95 mph (Category 2)
- November 10: Bulbul near Maijdi, Bangladesh, 35 mph (tropical depression)
- November 10: Nakri near Tu Bông, Vietnam, 50 mph (tropical storm)
- November 19: Kalmaegi near Gonzaga, Philippines, 65 mph (tropical storm)
- December 2: Kammuri near Gubat, Philippines, 135 mph (Category 4)
- December 3: Kammuri near Canubing No 2, Philippines, 105 mph (Category 2)
How 2019 ranks since 1980
The season ranks 6th of 47 West Pacific seasons since 1980 for named storms (tied with 6 other seasons), 13th for typhoons (tied with 3 other seasons) and 23rd for accumulated cyclone energy.
The record since 1980 is 33 named storms, in 1994, and the highest ACE is 483, in 2004.
2019 storm names
The 2019 season used 27 names: Wutip, Sepat, Mun, Danas, Nari, Wipha, Francisco, Lekima, Krosa, Bailu, Podul, Kajiki, Lingling, Peipah, Tapah, Mitag, Hagibis, Neoguri, Bualoi, Bulbul, Halong, Nakri, Fengshen, Kalmaegi, Fung-Wong, Kammuri, Phanfone.
4 systems were tracked without a name and are listed by number.
2019 season FAQ
How many named storms were there in 2019?
The 2019 West Pacific typhoon season had 29 named storms, 18 typhoons and 11 major typhoons, from 31 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 Wutip and the last was Phanfone.
What was the strongest storm of 2019?
Super Typhoon Halong. It peaked at 185 mph (295 km/h, 160 kt) with a lowest pressure of 888 mb on November 5. That is Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale. 6 West Pacific storms since 1980 peaked higher. It produced 9% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
When did the 2019 season end?
The West Pacific has no official season, so the 2019 season is simply the calendar year: every storm that formed by December 31 counts. The last system, Phanfone, dissipated on December 29. Since 1980, 51 West Pacific storms reached tropical-storm strength in December.