2021 West Pacific typhoon season
All year · Season ended
The 2021 West Pacific typhoon season produced 24 named storms, 9 typhoons and 5 major typhoons, against a 1991–2020 average of 25.5, 15.8 and 9.0. Its accumulated cyclone energy was 216, 75% of the average.
Named storms
24
Avg 25.5 (1991–2020)
Typhoons
9
64 kt or stronger · avg 15.8
Major (Cat 3+)
5
Including 4 Category 5
Accumulated energy
75% of normal
ACE 216 vs 1991–2020 avg 286
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Tracks colored by peak strengthTDTSC1C2C4C5
2021 season at a glance
- Named storms: 24 (1991–2020 average 25.5).
- Typhoons (64 kt+): 9 (average 15.8).
- Major, 96 kt+: 5, including 4 at Category 5 strength (average 9.0).
- Accumulated cyclone energy: 215.7, 75% of the 286 average.
- Named-storm days: 108.5, counting each six-hourly fix at 34 kt or more as a quarter day.
- First named storm: Dujuan, February 18.
- First typhoon: Surigae, April 15.
- First major storm: Surigae, April 16.
- Last storm to dissipate: Rai, December 21.
- All systems tracked: 28, including 4 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 2021 season
| Storm | Dates | Peak | Min pressure | Landfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dujuan | – | TS | 991 mb | Guiuan, Philippines |
| Surigae | – | C5 | 882 mb | — |
| TD 3W | – | TS | 1000 mb | Baganga, Philippines |
| Choi-Wan | – | TS | 996 mb | Placer, Philippines |
| Koguma | – | TS | 996 mb | Baocheng, China |
| Champi | – | C1 | 987 mb | — |
| TD 8W | – | TD | 1000 mb | — |
| TD 7W | – | TD | 1003 mb | — |
| In-Fa | – | C2 | 951 mb | Jinshan, China |
| Cempaka | – | C1 | 965 mb | Yangjiang, China |
| Nepartak | – | TS | 981 mb | Tōno, Japan |
| TD 12W | – | TS | 995 mb | — |
| Lupit | – | TS | 976 mb | Huanggang, China |
| Mirinae | – | TS | 977 mb | — |
| Nida | – | TS | 985 mb | — |
| TD 17W | – | TS | 1001 mb | — |
| Conson | – | TS | 980 mb | Llorente, Philippines |
| Chanthu | – | C5 | 902 mb | Matsuyama, Japan |
| Dianmu | – | TS | 1001 mb | Núi Thành, Vietnam |
| Mindulle | – | C5 | 916 mb | — |
| Lionrock | – | TS | 989 mb | Qionghai, China |
| Kompasu | – | TS | 979 mb | Yinggen, China |
| Namtheun | – | TS | 988 mb | — |
| Malou | – | C2 | 968 mb | — |
| TD 26W | – | TD | 1000 mb | Nha Trang, Vietnam |
| Nyatoh | – | C4 | 928 mb | — |
| Rai | – | C5 | 908 mb | Jetafe, Philippines |
| TD 29W | – | TD | 1003 mb | Sungai Lembing, Malaysia |
- Dujuan: Dujuan formed in the West Pacific in February 2021 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 991 mb. It made landfall near Guiuan, Philippines. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Surigae: Surigae formed in the West Pacific in April 2021 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 195 mph (315 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 882 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 19 days.
- TD 3W: This system formed in the West Pacific in May 2021 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1000 mb. It made landfall near Baganga, Philippines. The system was tracked for 3 days.
- Choi-Wan: Choi-Wan formed in the West Pacific in May 2021 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 996 mb. It made landfall near Placer, Philippines. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Koguma: Koguma formed in the West Pacific in June 2021 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 996 mb. It made landfall near Baocheng, China. The system was tracked for 3 days.
- Champi: Champi formed in the West Pacific in June 2021 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 987 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- TD 8W: This system formed in the West Pacific in July 2021 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1000 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 4 days.
- TD 7W: This system formed in the West Pacific in July 2021 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1003 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 2 days.
- In-Fa: In-Fa formed in the West Pacific in July 2021 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph (175 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 951 mb. It made landfall near Jinshan, China. The system was tracked for 16 days.
- Cempaka: Cempaka formed in the West Pacific in July 2021 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 Yangjiang, China. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Nepartak: Nepartak formed in the West Pacific in July 2021 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 981 mb. It made landfall near Tōno, Japan. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- TD 12W: This system formed in the West Pacific in August 2021 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 995 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 5 days.
- Lupit: Lupit formed in the West Pacific in August 2021 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 976 mb. It made 4 landfalls, first near Huanggang, China and last near Kure, Japan. The system was tracked for 14 days.
- Mirinae: Mirinae formed in the West Pacific in August 2021 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 977 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Nida: Nida formed in the West Pacific in August 2021 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 5 days.
- TD 17W: This system formed in the West Pacific in September 2021 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 3 days.
- Conson: Conson formed in the West Pacific in September 2021 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 980 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Llorente, Philippines and last near Calubcub Dos, Philippines. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Chanthu: Chanthu formed in the West Pacific in September 2021 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 180 mph (285 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 902 mb. It made landfall near Matsuyama, Japan. The system was tracked for 15 days.
- Dianmu: Dianmu formed in the West Pacific in September 2021 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1001 mb. It made landfall near Núi Thành, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 5 days.
- Mindulle: Mindulle formed in the West Pacific in September 2021 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (260 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 916 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 15 days.
- Lionrock: Lionrock formed in the West Pacific in October 2021 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 989 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Qionghai, China and last near Kiến An, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Kompasu: Kompasu formed in the West Pacific in October 2021 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 landfall near Yinggen, China. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Namtheun: Namtheun formed in the West Pacific in October 2021 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 988 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 11 days.
- Malou: Malou formed in the West Pacific in October 2021 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 968 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- TD 26W: This system formed in the West Pacific in October 2021 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1000 mb. It made landfall near Nha Trang, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 5 days.
- Nyatoh: Nyatoh formed in the West Pacific in November 2021 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 928 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- Rai: Rai formed in the West Pacific in December 2021 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 175 mph (280 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 908 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Jetafe, Philippines and last near Roxas, Philippines. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- TD 29W: This system formed in the West Pacific in December 2021 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1003 mb. It made landfall near Sungai Lembing, Malaysia. The system was tracked for 2 days.
Each summary is built from the storm’s best track.
Strongest storm of 2021
Super Typhoon Surigae was the strongest storm of the season, peaking at 195 mph (315 km/h), with a lowest pressure of 882 mb, on April 17. That is Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
No West Pacific storm since 1980 has peaked higher; 3 others matched it. It produced 21% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
Landfalls in 2021
16 of the season’s 28 systems made landfall, 2 of them at typhoon strength. Each landfall point is listed with the nearest town and the wind at that moment.
- February 21: Dujuan near Guiuan, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- May 13: TD 3W near Baganga, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- June 1: Choi-Wan near Placer, Philippines, 35 mph (tropical depression)
- June 12: Koguma near Baocheng, China, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- July 20: Cempaka near Yangjiang, China, 75 mph (Category 1)
- July 26: In-Fa near Jinshan, China, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- July 28: Nepartak near Tōno, Japan, 35 mph (tropical depression)
- August 5: Lupit near Huanggang, China, 50 mph (tropical storm)
- August 7: Lupit near Danshui, Taiwan, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- August 8: Lupit near Tarumizu, Japan, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- August 8: Lupit near Kure, Japan, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- September 6: Conson near Llorente, Philippines, 70 mph (tropical storm)
- September 7: Conson near Masbate, Philippines, 60 mph (tropical storm)
- September 8: Conson near Calubcub Dos, Philippines, 70 mph (tropical storm)
- September 17: Chanthu near Matsuyama, Japan, 40 mph (tropical depression)
- September 23: Dianmu near Núi Thành, Vietnam, 40 mph (tropical depression)
- October 8: Lionrock near Qionghai, China, 50 mph (tropical storm)
- October 10: Lionrock near Kiến An, Vietnam, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- October 13: Kompasu near Yinggen, China, 55 mph (tropical storm)
- October 27: TD 26W near Nha Trang, Vietnam, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- December 16: Rai near Jetafe, Philippines, 140 mph (Category 4)
- December 16: TD 29W near Sungai Lembing, Malaysia, 35 mph (tropical depression)
- December 17: Rai near Roxas, Philippines, 100 mph (Category 2)
How 2021 ranks since 1980
The season ranks 30th of 47 West Pacific seasons since 1980 for named storms (tied with 1 other season), 45th for typhoons (tied with 2 other seasons) and 36th for accumulated cyclone energy.
The record since 1980 is 33 named storms, in 1994, and the highest ACE is 483, in 2004.
2021 storm names
The 2021 season used 21 names: Dujuan, Surigae, Choi-Wan, Koguma, Champi, In-Fa, Cempaka, Nepartak, Lupit, Mirinae, Nida, Conson, Chanthu, Dianmu, Mindulle, Lionrock, Kompasu, Namtheun, Malou, Nyatoh, Rai.
7 systems were tracked without a name and are listed by number.
2021 season FAQ
How many named storms were there in 2021?
The 2021 West Pacific typhoon season had 24 named storms, 9 typhoons and 5 major typhoons, from 28 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 Dujuan and the last was Rai.
What was the strongest storm of 2021?
Super Typhoon Surigae. It peaked at 195 mph (315 km/h, 170 kt) with a lowest pressure of 882 mb on April 17. That is Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale. No West Pacific storm since 1980 has peaked higher. It produced 21% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
When did the 2021 season end?
The West Pacific has no official season, so the 2021 season is simply the calendar year: every storm that formed by December 31 counts. The last system, Rai, dissipated on December 21. Since 1980, 51 West Pacific storms reached tropical-storm strength in December.