Loading map…
Best track · IBTrACS
ArchivedPeak category 2
Cyclone Dineo (2017)
Track & history
Peak wind
100 mph / 155 km/h
Min pressure
959 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Massinga
Storm history
Dineo formed in the Southern Hemisphere in February 2017 and peaked as a Category 2 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 959 mb. It made landfall near Massinga, Mozambique. The system was tracked for 6 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-02-11 18:00 | 19.1°S 39.9°E | TD | 15 mph / 30 km/h | 1010 mb |
| 2017-02-12 00:00 | 19.6°S 40.2°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1007 mb |
| 2017-02-12 06:00 | 20.6°S 40.3°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2017-02-12 12:00 | 21.2°S 40.2°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1003 mb |
| 2017-02-12 18:00 | 21.5°S 40.0°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1003 mb |
| 2017-02-13 00:00 | 21.6°S 39.9°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 996 mb |
| 2017-02-13 06:00 | 21.3°S 39.9°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 993 mb |
| 2017-02-13 12:00 | 21.5°S 39.9°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 993 mb |
Show all 24 points
| 2017-02-13 18:00 | 21.6°S 39.6°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 998 mb |
| 2017-02-14 00:00 | 21.8°S 39.4°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 985 mb |
| 2017-02-14 06:00 | 22.1°S 39.2°E | TS | 65 mph / 100 km/h | 986 mb |
| 2017-02-14 12:00 | 22.3°S 38.9°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 978 mb |
| 2017-02-14 18:00 | 22.5°S 38.4°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 978 mb |
| 2017-02-15 00:00 | 22.7°S 37.9°E | C1 | 75 mph / 120 km/h | 974 mb |
| 2017-02-15 06:00 | 23.0°S 37.3°E | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 970 mb |
| 2017-02-15 12:00 | 23.5°S 36.4°E | C2 | 100 mph / 155 km/h | 959 mb |
| 2017-02-15 18:00 | 23.4°S 35.3°E | C1 | 85 mph / 140 km/h | 977 mb |
| 2017-02-16 00:00 | 23.3°S 34.3°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 988 mb |
| 2017-02-16 06:00 | 23.0°S 33.4°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 989 mb |
| 2017-02-16 12:00 | 22.7°S 32.6°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2017-02-16 18:00 | 22.6°S 31.7°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1007 mb |
| 2017-02-17 00:00 | 22.4°S 30.1°E | — | — | — |
| 2017-02-17 06:00 | 22.2°S 28.8°E | — | — | — |
| 2017-02-17 12:00 | 22.0°S 27.7°E | — | — | — |
Cyclone Dineo 2017 FAQ
Did Cyclone Dineo 2017 make landfall?
Yes. Dineo made landfall near Massinga, Mozambique on Feb 15 2017, with sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did Dineo get in 2017?
Dineo peaked as a Category 2 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 959 mb.
When did Dineo form and dissipate?
Dineo was first tracked on Feb 11 2017 and last tracked on Feb 17 2017, about 6 days in all.