2022 West Pacific typhoon season
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The 2022 West Pacific typhoon season produced 26 named storms, 12 typhoons and 5 major typhoons, against a 1991–2020 average of 25.5, 15.8 and 9.0. Its accumulated cyclone energy was 162, 56% of the average.
Named storms
26
Avg 25.5 (1991–2020)
Typhoons
12
64 kt or stronger · avg 15.8
Major (Cat 3+)
5
Including 2 Category 5
Accumulated energy
56% of normal
ACE 162 vs 1991–2020 avg 286
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Tracks colored by peak strengthTDTSC1C2C3C4C5
2022 season at a glance
- Named storms: 26 (1991–2020 average 25.5).
- Typhoons (64 kt+): 12 (average 15.8).
- Major, 96 kt+: 5, including 2 at Category 5 strength (average 9.0).
- Accumulated cyclone energy: 161.5, 56% of the 286 average.
- Named-storm days: 89.8, counting each six-hourly fix at 34 kt or more as a quarter day.
- First named storm: Tropical Storm 1W, March 30.
- First typhoon: Malakas, April 12.
- First major storm: Malakas, April 13.
- Last storm to dissipate: Pakhar, December 13.
- All systems tracked: 30, 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 2022 season
| Storm | Dates | Peak | Min pressure | Landfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD 1W | – | TS | 1002 mb | Tu Bông, Vietnam |
| Malakas | – | C3 | 949 mb | — |
| Megi | – | TS | 996 mb | Tanauan, Philippines |
| Chaba | – | C1 | 967 mb | Maoming, China |
| Aere | – | TS | 984 mb | Saikai, Japan |
| Songda | – | TS | 997 mb | — |
| Trases | – | TS | 992 mb | Haenam, South Korea |
| TD 8W | – | TD | 1001 mb | — |
| Mulan | – | TS | 994 mb | — |
| Meari | – | TS | 988 mb | Sagara, Japan |
| Ma-On | – | TS | 984 mb | Piat, Philippines |
| Tokage | – | C2 | 956 mb | — |
| Hinnamnor | – | C5 | 911 mb | Gijang, South Korea |
| TD 13W | – | TD | 995 mb | — |
| Muifa | – | C3 | 946 mb | Pudong, China |
| Merbok | – | C1 | 940 mb | — |
| Nanmadol | – | C4 | 916 mb | Ibusuki, Japan |
| Talas | – | TS | 985 mb | — |
| Noru | – | C5 | 914 mb | Umiray, Philippines |
| Kulap | – | C1 | 940 mb | — |
| Roke | – | C2 | 965 mb | — |
| Haitang | – | TS | 987 mb | — |
| Nesat | – | C2 | 961 mb | — |
| Sonca | – | TS | 999 mb | Núi Thành, Vietnam |
| Unnamed | – | TD | — | — |
| TD 25W | – | TD | 993 mb | — |
| Nalgae | – | C1 | 972 mb | Naga, Philippines |
| Banyan | – | TS | 1001 mb | — |
| Yamaneko | – | TS | 991 mb | — |
| Pakhar | – | TS | 993 mb | — |
- TD 1W: This system formed in the West Pacific in March 2022 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1002 mb. It made landfall near Tu Bông, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 3 days.
- Malakas: Malakas formed in the West Pacific in April 2022 and peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (195 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 949 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 12 days.
- Megi: Megi formed in the West Pacific in April 2022 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 996 mb. It made landfall near Tanauan, Philippines. The system was tracked for 5 days.
- Chaba: Chaba formed in the West Pacific in June 2022 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 967 mb. It made landfall near Maoming, China. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Aere: Aere formed in the West Pacific in June 2022 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 984 mb. It made landfall near Saikai, Japan. The system was tracked for 12 days.
- Songda: Songda formed in the West Pacific in July 2022 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 997 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- Trases: Trases formed in the West Pacific in July 2022 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 Haenam, South Korea. The system was tracked for 3 days.
- TD 8W: This system formed in the West Pacific in August 2022 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1001 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 1 day.
- Mulan: Mulan formed in the West Pacific in August 2022 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 994 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.
- Meari: Meari formed in the West Pacific in August 2022 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 988 mb. It made landfall near Sagara, Japan. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Ma-On: Ma-On formed in the West Pacific in August 2022 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 984 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Piat, Philippines and last near Maoming, China. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- Tokage: Tokage formed in the West Pacific in August 2022 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph (175 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 956 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- Hinnamnor: Hinnamnor formed in the West Pacific in August 2022 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (260 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 911 mb. It made landfall near Gijang, South Korea. The system was tracked for 13 days.
- TD 13W: This system formed in the West Pacific in August 2022 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 995 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 2 days.
- Muifa: Muifa formed in the West Pacific in September 2022 and peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (205 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 946 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Pudong, China and last near Jimo, China. The system was tracked for 13 days.
- Merbok: Merbok formed in the West Pacific in September 2022 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 940 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Nanmadol: Nanmadol formed in the West Pacific in September 2022 and peaked as a Category 4 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph (250 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 916 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Ibusuki, Japan and last near Ōkawa, Japan. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Talas: Talas formed in the West Pacific in September 2022 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 985 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Noru: Noru formed in the West Pacific in September 2022 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 165 mph (270 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 914 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Umiray, Philippines and last near Điện Bàn, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Kulap: Kulap formed in the West Pacific in September 2022 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 940 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Roke: Roke formed in the West Pacific in September 2022 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 965 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Haitang: Haitang formed in the West Pacific in October 2022 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 987 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Nesat: Nesat formed in the West Pacific in October 2022 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 did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Sonca: Sonca formed in the West Pacific in October 2022 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 999 mb. It made landfall near Núi Thành, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 3 days.
- Unnamed: This system formed in the West Pacific in October 2022. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 1 day.
- TD 25W: This system formed in the West Pacific in October 2022 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 993 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 4 days.
- Nalgae: Nalgae formed in the West Pacific in October 2022 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 972 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Naga, Philippines and last near Majayjay, Philippines. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Banyan: Banyan formed in the West Pacific in October 2022 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1001 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- Yamaneko: Yamaneko formed in the West Pacific in November 2022 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 991 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.
- Pakhar: Pakhar formed in the West Pacific in December 2022 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 993 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 5 days.
Each summary is built from the storm’s best track.
Strongest storm of 2022
Super Typhoon Noru was the strongest storm of the season, peaking at 165 mph (270 km/h), with a lowest pressure of 914 mb, on September 24. That is Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
47 West Pacific storms since 1980 peaked higher, and 13 matched it. It produced 12% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
Landfalls in 2022
13 of the season’s 30 systems made landfall, 5 of them at typhoon strength. Each landfall point is listed with the nearest town and the wind at that moment.
- March 31: TD 1W near Tu Bông, Vietnam, 40 mph (tropical storm)
- April 10: Megi near Tanauan, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- July 2: Chaba near Maoming, China, 80 mph (Category 1)
- July 4: Aere near Saikai, Japan, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- August 1: Trases near Haenam, South Korea, 35 mph (tropical depression)
- August 13: Meari near Sagara, Japan, 35 mph (tropical depression)
- August 23: Ma-On near Piat, Philippines, 65 mph (tropical storm)
- August 25: Ma-On near Maoming, China, 50 mph (tropical storm)
- September 5: Hinnamnor near Gijang, South Korea, 85 mph (Category 1)
- September 14: Muifa near Pudong, China, 75 mph (Category 1)
- September 15: Muifa near Jimo, China, 40 mph (tropical storm)
- September 18: Nanmadol near Ibusuki, Japan, 100 mph (Category 2)
- September 18: Nanmadol near Tsuruda, Japan, 90 mph (Category 1)
- September 18: Nanmadol near Ōkawa, Japan, 80 mph (Category 1)
- September 25: Noru near Umiray, Philippines, 130 mph (Category 4)
- September 27: Noru near Điện Bàn, Vietnam, 90 mph (Category 1)
- October 14: Sonca near Núi Thành, Vietnam, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- October 28: Nalgae near Naga, Philippines, 65 mph (tropical storm)
- October 29: Nalgae near Majayjay, Philippines, 60 mph (tropical storm)
How 2022 ranks since 1980
The season ranks 20th of 47 West Pacific seasons since 1980 for named storms (tied with 3 other seasons), 35th for typhoons (tied with 4 other seasons) and 43rd for accumulated cyclone energy.
The record since 1980 is 33 named storms, in 1994, and the highest ACE is 483, in 2004.
2022 storm names
The 2022 season used 25 names: Malakas, Megi, Chaba, Aere, Songda, Trases, Mulan, Meari, Ma-On, Tokage, Hinnamnor, Muifa, Merbok, Nanmadol, Talas, Noru, Kulap, Roke, Haitang, Nesat, Sonca, Nalgae, Banyan, Yamaneko, Pakhar.
5 systems were tracked without a name and are listed by number.
2022 season FAQ
How many named storms were there in 2022?
The 2022 West Pacific typhoon season had 26 named storms, 12 typhoons and 5 major typhoons, from 30 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 Tropical Storm 1W and the last was Pakhar.
What was the strongest storm of 2022?
Super Typhoon Noru. It peaked at 165 mph (270 km/h, 145 kt) with a lowest pressure of 914 mb on September 24. That is Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale. 47 West Pacific storms since 1980 peaked higher. It produced 12% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
When did the 2022 season end?
The West Pacific has no official season, so the 2022 season is simply the calendar year: every storm that formed by December 31 counts. The last system, Pakhar, dissipated on December 13. Since 1980, 51 West Pacific storms reached tropical-storm strength in December.