2025 West Pacific typhoon season
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The 2025 West Pacific typhoon season produced 28 named storms, 17 typhoons and 5 major typhoons, against a 1991–2020 average of 25.5, 15.8 and 9.0. Its accumulated cyclone energy was 190, 67% of the average.
Named storms
28
Avg 25.5 (1991–2020)
Typhoons
17
64 kt or stronger · avg 15.8
Major (Cat 3+)
5
Including 1 Category 5
Accumulated energy
67% of normal
ACE 190 vs 1991–2020 avg 286
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2025 season at a glance
- Named storms: 28 (1991–2020 average 25.5).
- Typhoons (64 kt+): 17 (average 15.8).
- Major, 96 kt+: 5, including 1 at Category 5 strength (average 9.0).
- Accumulated cyclone energy: 190.4, 67% of the 286 average.
- Named-storm days: 121.8, counting each six-hourly fix at 34 kt or more as a quarter day.
- First named storm: Wutip, June 11.
- First typhoon: Wutip, June 14.
- First major storm: Ragasa, September 20.
- Last storm to dissipate: Koto, December 3.
- All systems tracked: 33, including 5 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 2025 season
| Storm | Dates | Peak | Min pressure | Landfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wutip | – | C1 | 979 mb | Shatian, China |
| Sepat | – | TS | 1000 mb | — |
| TD 3W | – | TD | 1002 mb | Haikou, China |
| Mun | – | TS | 982 mb | — |
| Danas | – | C2 | 958 mb | Yuanlin, Taiwan |
| Nari | – | TS | 983 mb | Hiroo, Japan |
| TD 7W | – | TD | 992 mb | Aso, Japan |
| TD 8W | – | TS | 1002 mb | Tōno, Japan |
| Wipha | – | C1 | 970 mb | Encheng, China |
| Co-May | – | C1 | 974 mb | Suyo, Philippines |
| Francisco | – | TS | 987 mb | — |
| Krosa | – | C1 | 962 mb | — |
| Bailu | – | TS | 982 mb | — |
| TD 14W | – | TD | 1007 mb | — |
| TD 15W | – | TD | 990 mb | — |
| Podul | – | C2 | 966 mb | Yujing, Taiwan |
| TD 17W | – | TD | 1000 mb | — |
| Lingling | – | TS | 992 mb | Ijūin, Japan |
| Kajiki | – | C2 | 964 mb | Hồng Lĩnh, Vietnam |
| Nongfa | – | TS | 993 mb | Phúc Trạch, Vietnam |
| Peipah | – | TS | 980 mb | Mishōhirajō, Japan |
| Tapah | – | C1 | 984 mb | — |
| Mitag | – | TS | 994 mb | Maddela, Philippines |
| Ragasa | – | C5 | 910 mb | Yangjiang, China |
| Neoguri | – | C4 | 936 mb | — |
| Bualoi | – | C1 | 970 mb | Gamay, Philippines |
| Matmo | – | C2 | 966 mb | Echague, Philippines |
| Halong | – | C4 | 935 mb | — |
| Nakri | – | C1 | 974 mb | — |
| Fengshen | – | TS | 988 mb | Tagkawayan Sabang, Philippines |
| Kalmaegi | – | C4 | 948 mb | Lunas, Philippines |
| Fung-Wong | – | C4 | 943 mb | Aritao, Philippines |
| Koto | – | C1 | 975 mb | Canlaon, Philippines |
- Wutip: Wutip formed in the West Pacific in June 2025 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 979 mb. It made landfall near Shatian, China. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- Sepat: Sepat formed in the West Pacific in June 2025 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (70 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1000 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 5 days.
- TD 3W: This system formed in the West Pacific in June 2025 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1002 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Haikou, China and last near Zhanjiang, China. The system was tracked for 3 days.
- Mun: Mun formed in the West Pacific in July 2025 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 982 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Danas: Danas formed in the West Pacific in July 2025 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (165 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 958 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Yuanlin, Taiwan and last near Fuding, China. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Nari: Nari formed in the West Pacific in July 2025 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 983 mb. It made landfall near Hiroo, Japan. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- TD 7W: This system formed in the West Pacific in July 2025 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph (55 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 992 mb. It made landfall near Aso, Japan. The system was tracked for 3 days.
- TD 8W: This system formed in the West Pacific in July 2025 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (70 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1002 mb. It made landfall near Tōno, Japan. The system was tracked for 1 day.
- Wipha: Wipha formed in the West Pacific in July 2025 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 970 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Encheng, China and last near Thái Bình, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- Co-May: Co-May formed in the West Pacific in July 2025 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 974 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Suyo, Philippines and last near Nanqiao, China. The system was tracked for 12 days.
- Francisco: Francisco formed in the West Pacific in July 2025 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (70 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 987 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 5 days.
- Krosa: Krosa formed in the West Pacific in July 2025 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 962 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 13 days.
- Bailu: Bailu formed in the West Pacific in July 2025 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 982 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- TD 14W: This system formed in the West Pacific in August 2025 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 1007 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 1 day.
- TD 15W: This system formed in the West Pacific in August 2025 and peaked as a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 30 mph (45 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 990 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 2 days.
- Podul: Podul formed in the West Pacific in August 2025 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (165 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 966 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Yujing, Taiwan and last near Huanggang, China. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- TD 17W: This system formed in the West Pacific in August 2025 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 3 days.
- Lingling: Lingling formed in the West Pacific in August 2025 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 992 mb. It made landfall near Ijūin, Japan. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- Kajiki: Kajiki formed in the West Pacific in August 2025 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (170 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 964 mb. It made landfall near Hồng Lĩnh, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- Nongfa: Nongfa formed in the West Pacific in August 2025 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (70 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 993 mb. It made landfall near Phúc Trạch, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 4 days.
- Peipah: Peipah formed in the West Pacific in September 2025 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 980 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Mishōhirajō, Japan and last near Tanabe, Japan. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Tapah: Tapah formed in the West Pacific in September 2025 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 did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 4 days.
- Mitag: Mitag formed in the West Pacific in September 2025 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 994 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Maddela, Philippines and last near Shanwei, China. The system was tracked for 5 days.
- Ragasa: Ragasa formed in the West Pacific in September 2025 and peaked as a Category 5 super typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 165 mph (265 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 910 mb. It made landfall near Yangjiang, China. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Neoguri: Neoguri formed in the West Pacific in September 2025 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 936 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 14 days.
- Bualoi: Bualoi formed in the West Pacific in September 2025 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 3 landfalls, first near Gamay, Philippines and last near Kỳ Anh, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Matmo: Matmo formed in the West Pacific in September 2025 and peaked as a Category 2 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (165 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 966 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Echague, Philippines and last near Xichang, China. The system was tracked for 6 days.
- Halong: Halong formed in the West Pacific in October 2025 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 135 mph (220 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 935 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 9 days.
- Nakri: Nakri formed in the West Pacific in October 2025 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (135 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 974 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Fengshen: Fengshen formed in the West Pacific in October 2025 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 988 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Tagkawayan Sabang, Philippines and last near Mabitac, Philippines. The system was tracked for 8 days.
- Kalmaegi: Kalmaegi formed in the West Pacific in October 2025 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 948 mb. It made 3 landfalls, first near Lunas, Philippines and last near Qui Nhon, Vietnam. The system was tracked for 7 days.
- Fung-Wong: Fung-Wong formed in the West Pacific in November 2025 and peaked as a Category 4 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 943 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Aritao, Philippines and last near Hengchun, Taiwan. The system was tracked for 10 days.
- Koto: Koto formed in the West Pacific in November 2025 and peaked as a Category 1 typhoon with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 975 mb. It made landfall near Canlaon, Philippines. The system was tracked for 10 days.
Each summary is built from the storm’s best track.
Strongest storm of 2025
Super Typhoon Ragasa was the strongest storm of the season, peaking at 165 mph (265 km/h), with a lowest pressure of 910 mb, on September 21. That is Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
61 West Pacific storms since 1980 peaked higher, and 1 matched it. It produced 15% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
Landfalls in 2025
21 of the season’s 33 systems made landfall, 8 of them at typhoon strength. Each landfall point is listed with the nearest town and the wind at that moment.
- June 14: Wutip near Shatian, China, 60 mph (tropical storm)
- June 26: TD 3W near Haikou, China, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- June 26: TD 3W near Zhanjiang, China, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- July 6: Danas near Yuanlin, Taiwan, 80 mph (Category 1)
- July 8: Danas near Fuding, China, 40 mph (tropical storm)
- July 14: TD 7W near Aso, Japan, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- July 14: Nari near Hiroo, Japan, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- July 15: TD 8W near Tōno, Japan, 30 mph (tropical depression)
- July 20: Wipha near Encheng, China, 70 mph (tropical storm)
- July 20: Wipha near Maoming, China, 65 mph (tropical storm)
- July 22: Wipha near Thái Bình, Vietnam, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- July 24: Co-May near Suyo, Philippines, 60 mph (tropical storm)
- July 30: Co-May near Nanqiao, China, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- August 13: Podul near Yujing, Taiwan, 85 mph (Category 1)
- August 13: Podul near Huanggang, China, 50 mph (tropical storm)
- August 21: Lingling near Ijūin, Japan, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- August 25: Kajiki near Hồng Lĩnh, Vietnam, 90 mph (Category 1)
- August 30: Nongfa near Phúc Trạch, Vietnam, 35 mph (tropical depression)
- September 4: Peipah near Mishōhirajō, Japan, 40 mph (tropical storm)
- September 5: Peipah near Tanabe, Japan, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- September 16: Mitag near Maddela, Philippines, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- September 19: Mitag near Shanwei, China, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- September 24: Ragasa near Yangjiang, China, 105 mph (Category 2)
- September 25: Bualoi near Gamay, Philippines, 60 mph (tropical storm)
- September 26: Bualoi near Ligaya, Philippines, 70 mph (tropical storm)
- September 28: Bualoi near Kỳ Anh, Vietnam, 90 mph (Category 1)
- October 3: Matmo near Echague, Philippines, 75 mph (Category 1)
- October 5: Matmo near Zhanjiang, China, 100 mph (Category 2)
- October 5: Matmo near Xichang, China, 85 mph (Category 1)
- October 18: Fengshen near Tagkawayan Sabang, Philippines, 40 mph (tropical storm)
- October 19: Fengshen near Mabitac, Philippines, 40 mph (tropical storm)
- November 3: Kalmaegi near Lunas, Philippines, 85 mph (Category 1)
- November 4: Kalmaegi near El Nido, Philippines, 85 mph (Category 1)
- November 6: Kalmaegi near Qui Nhon, Vietnam, 115 mph (Category 3)
- November 9: Fung-Wong near Aritao, Philippines, 110 mph (Category 3)
- November 12: Fung-Wong near Hengchun, Taiwan, 45 mph (tropical storm)
- November 24: Koto near Canlaon, Philippines, 30 mph (tropical depression)
How 2025 ranks since 1980
The season ranks 13th of 47 West Pacific seasons since 1980 for named storms (tied with 5 other seasons), 17th for typhoons (tied with 2 other seasons) and 40th for accumulated cyclone energy.
The record since 1980 is 33 named storms, in 1994, and the highest ACE is 483, in 2004.
2025 storm names
The 2025 season used 27 names: Wutip, Sepat, Mun, Danas, Nari, Wipha, Co-May, Francisco, Krosa, Bailu, Podul, Lingling, Kajiki, Nongfa, Peipah, Tapah, Mitag, Ragasa, Neoguri, Bualoi, Matmo, Halong, Nakri, Fengshen, Kalmaegi, Fung-Wong, Koto.
6 systems were tracked without a name and are listed by number.
2025 season FAQ
How many named storms were there in 2025?
The 2025 West Pacific typhoon season had 28 named storms, 17 typhoons and 5 major typhoons, from 33 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 Koto.
What was the strongest storm of 2025?
Super Typhoon Ragasa. It peaked at 165 mph (265 km/h, 144 kt) with a lowest pressure of 910 mb on September 21. That is Category 5 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale. 61 West Pacific storms since 1980 peaked higher. It produced 15% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.
When did the 2025 season end?
The West Pacific has no official season, so the 2025 season is simply the calendar year: every storm that formed by December 31 counts. The last system, Koto, dissipated on December 3. Since 1980, 51 West Pacific storms reached tropical-storm strength in December.