2024 West Pacific typhoon season
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The 2024 West Pacific typhoon season produced 23 named storms, 15 typhoons and 9 major typhoons, against a 1991–2020 average of 25.5, 15.8 and 9.0. Its accumulated cyclone energy was 212, 74% of the average.
Named storms
23
Avg 25.5 (1991–2020)
Typhoons
15
64 kt or stronger · avg 15.8
Major (Cat 3+)
9
Including 3 Category 5
Accumulated energy
74% of normal
ACE 212 vs 1991–2020 avg 286
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Tracks colored by peak strengthTDTSC1C2C3C4C5
2024 season at a glance
- Named storms: 23 (1991–2020 average 25.5).
- Typhoons (64 kt+): 15 (average 15.8).
- Major, 96 kt+: 9, including 3 at Category 5 strength (average 9.0).
- Accumulated cyclone energy: 212.0, 74% of the 286 average.
- Named-storm days: 111.0, counting each six-hourly fix at 34 kt or more as a quarter day.
- First named storm: Ewiniar, May 25.
- First typhoon: Ewiniar, May 26.
- First major storm: Gaemi, July 23.
- Last storm to dissipate: Pabuk, December 26.
- All systems tracked: 29, including 6 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 2024 season
| Storm | Dates | Peak | Min pressure | Landfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ewiniar | – | C2 | 961 mb | Balangiga, Philippines |
| Maliksi | – | TD | 990 mb | Yangjiang, China |
| TD 3W | – | TD | 997 mb | — |
| Prapiroon | – | TS | 981 mb | Wanning, China |
| Gaemi | – | C4 | 919 mb | Daxi, Taiwan |
| Maria | – | C1 | 973 mb | Rikuzen-Takata, Japan |
| Son-Tinh | – | TS | 983 mb | — |
| Ampil | – | C3 | 939 mb | — |
| Wukong | – | TD | 984 mb | — |
| Jongdari | – | TS | 983 mb | — |
| Shanshan | – | C4 | 935 mb | Sendai, Japan |
| Yagi | – | C5 | 907 mb | Virac, Philippines |
| Leepi | – | TS | 977 mb | — |
| Hone | – | TD | — | — |
| Bebinca | – | C1 | 959 mb | Fengxiang, China |
| Pulasan | – | TS | 979 mb | Nanqiao, China |
| Soulik | – | TS | 989 mb | Ðông Hà, Vietnam |
| TD 17W | – | TD | 983 mb | — |
| Cimaron | – | TS | 985 mb | — |
| Jebi | – | C1 | 969 mb | — |
| Krathon | – | C4 | 922 mb | Fengshan, Taiwan |
| Barijat | – | TS | 976 mb | — |
| Trami | – | C1 | 984 mb | Ilagan, Philippines |
| Kong-Rey | – | C5 | 915 mb | Chishang, Taiwan |
| Yinxing | – | C4 | 931 mb | An Nhơn, Vietnam |
| Toraji | – | C1 | 976 mb | Jones, Philippines |
| Man-Yi | – | C5 | 924 mb | Dupax Del Norte, Philippines |
| Usagi | – | C4 | 934 mb | Gonzaga, Philippines |
| Pabuk | – | TD | 994 mb | — |
- Ewiniar: Ewiniar formed in the West Pacific in May 2024 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 961 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Balangiga, Philippines and last near Sariaya, Philippines. The system was tracked for 14 days.
- Maliksi: Maliksi formed in the West Pacific in May 2024 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 990 mb. It made landfall near Yangjiang, China. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- TD 3W: This system formed in the West Pacific in July 2024 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 997 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.
- Prapiroon: Prapiroon formed in the West Pacific in July 2024 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 981 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Wanning, China and last near Thị Trấn Đầm Hà, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Gaemi: Gaemi formed in the West Pacific in July 2024 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 919 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Daxi, Taiwan and last near Putian, China. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Maria: Maria formed in the West Pacific in August 2024 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 973 mb. It made landfall near Rikuzen-Takata, Japan. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Son-Tinh: 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.
- Ampil: Ampil formed in the West Pacific in August 2024 and peaked as a Category 3 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 125 mph (205 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 939 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Wukong: Wukong formed in the West Pacific in August 2024 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 984 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Jongdari: Jongdari formed in the West Pacific in August 2024 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 983 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 5 days.
- Shanshan: Shanshan formed in the West Pacific in August 2024 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 935 mb. It made 5 landfalls, first near Sendai, Japan and last near Kushimoto, Japan. The system was tracked for 13 days.
- Yagi: Yagi formed in the West Pacific in August 2024 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 165 mph (270 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 907 mb. It made 4 landfalls, first near Virac, Philippines and last near Thị Trấn Đông Triều, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Leepi: Leepi formed in the West Pacific in September 2024 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 977 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Hone: Hone formed in the West Pacific in September 2024. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 1 day.
- Bebinca: Bebinca formed in the West Pacific in September 2024 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 959 mb. It made landfall near Fengxiang, China. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Pulasan: Pulasan formed in the West Pacific in September 2024 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 979 mb. It made landfall near Nanqiao, China. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Soulik: Soulik formed in the West Pacific in September 2024 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 989 mb. It made landfall near Ðông Hà, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- TD 17W: This system formed in the West Pacific in September 2024 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 983 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.
- Cimaron: Cimaron formed in the West Pacific in September 2024 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 7 days.
- Jebi: Jebi formed in the West Pacific in September 2024 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 969 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Krathon: Krathon formed in the West Pacific in September 2024 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 made landfall near Fengshan, Taiwan. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Barijat: Barijat formed in the West Pacific in October 2024 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 976 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 11 days.
- Trami: Trami formed in the West Pacific in October 2024 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 984 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Ilagan, Philippines and last near Bà Nà, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 11 days.
- Kong-Rey: Kong-Rey formed in the West Pacific in October 2024 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 made 2 landfalls, first near Chishang, Taiwan and last near Wenling, China. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Yinxing: Yinxing formed in the West Pacific in November 2024 and peaked as a Category 4 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph (240 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 931 mb. It made landfall near An Nhơn, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 11 days.
- Toraji: Toraji formed in the West Pacific in November 2024 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 976 mb. It made landfall near Jones, Philippines. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Man-Yi: Man-Yi formed in the West Pacific in November 2024 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (260 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 924 mb. It made landfall near Dupax Del Norte, Philippines. The system was tracked for 12 days.
- Usagi: Usagi formed in the West Pacific in November 2024 and peaked as a Category 4 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph (240 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 934 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Gonzaga, Philippines and last near Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Pabuk: Pabuk formed in the West Pacific in December 2024 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 994 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 2024
Super Typhoon Yagi was the strongest storm of the season, peaking at 165 mph (270 km/h), with a lowest pressure of 907 mb, on September 5. That is Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
47 West Pacific storms since 1980 peaked higher, and 13 matched it. It produced 10% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
Landfalls in 2024
17 of the season’s 29 systems made landfall, 9 of them at typhoon strength. Each landfall point is listed with the nearest town and the wind at that moment.
- May 24: Ewiniar near Balangiga, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- May 25: Ewiniar near Puro, Philippines, 40 mph (tropical depression)
- May 26: Ewiniar near Sariaya, Philippines, 65 mph (tropical storm)
- May 31: Maliksi near Yangjiang, China, 35 mph (tropical depression)
- July 21: Prapiroon near Wanning, China, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- July 23: Prapiroon near Thị Trấn Đầm Hà, Vietnam, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- July 24: Gaemi near Daxi, Taiwan, 105 mph (Category 2)
- July 25: Gaemi near Putian, China, 60 mph (tropical storm)
- August 12: Maria near Rikuzen-Takata, Japan, 50 mph (tropical storm)
- August 28: Shanshan near Sendai, Japan, 90 mph (Category 1)
- August 29: Shanshan near Unzen, Japan, 70 mph (tropical storm)
- August 30: Shanshan near Matsuyama, Japan, 40 mph (tropical depression)
- August 30: Shanshan near Ikedachō, Japan, 35 mph (tropical depression)
- August 31: Shanshan near Kushimoto, Japan, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- September 1: Yagi near Virac, Philippines, 40 mph (tropical storm)
- September 2: Yagi near Maddela, Philippines, 60 mph (tropical storm)
- September 6: Yagi near Wenchang, China, 135 mph (Category 4)
- September 7: Yagi near Thị Trấn Đông Triều, Vietnam, 110 mph (Category 2)
- September 16: Bebinca near Fengxiang, China, 80 mph (Category 1)
- September 19: Soulik near Ðông Hà, Vietnam, 40 mph (tropical storm)
- September 19: Pulasan near Nanqiao, China, 35 mph (tropical depression)
- October 3: Krathon near Fengshan, Taiwan, 80 mph (Category 1)
- October 23: Trami near Ilagan, Philippines, 50 mph (tropical storm)
- October 27: Trami near Bà Nà, Vietnam, 50 mph (tropical storm)
- October 31: Kong-Rey near Chishang, Taiwan, 115 mph (Category 3)
- November 1: Kong-Rey near Wenling, China, 60 mph (tropical storm)
- November 11: Toraji near Jones, Philippines, 80 mph (Category 1)
- November 12: Yinxing near An Nhơn, Vietnam, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- November 14: Usagi near Gonzaga, Philippines, 115 mph (Category 3)
- November 16: Usagi near Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 35 mph (tropical depression)
- November 17: Man-Yi near Dupax Del Norte, Philippines, 125 mph (Category 3)
How 2024 ranks since 1980
The season ranks 32nd of 47 West Pacific seasons since 1980 for named storms (tied with 5 other seasons), 27th for typhoons (tied with 4 other seasons) and 37th for accumulated cyclone energy.
The record since 1980 is 33 named storms, in 1994, and the highest ACE is 483, in 2004.
2024 storm names
The 2024 season used 27 names: Ewiniar, Maliksi, Prapiroon, Gaemi, Maria, Son-Tinh, Ampil, Wukong, Jongdari, Shanshan, Yagi, Leepi, Hone, Bebinca, Pulasan, Soulik, Cimaron, Jebi, Krathon, Barijat, Trami, Kong-Rey, Yinxing, Toraji, Man-Yi, Usagi, Pabuk.
2 systems were tracked without a name and are listed by number.
2024 season FAQ
How many named storms were there in 2024?
The 2024 West Pacific typhoon season had 23 named storms, 15 typhoons and 9 major typhoons, from 29 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 Ewiniar and the last was Usagi.
What was the strongest storm of 2024?
Super Typhoon Yagi. It peaked at 165 mph (270 km/h, 145 kt) with a lowest pressure of 907 mb on September 5. That is Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale. 47 West Pacific storms since 1980 peaked higher. It produced 10% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
When did the 2024 season end?
The West Pacific has no official season, so the 2024 season is simply the calendar year: every storm that formed by December 31 counts. The last system, Pabuk, dissipated on December 26. Since 1980, 51 West Pacific storms reached tropical-storm strength in December.