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Cyclone Nivar (2020)
Track & history
Peak wind
80 mph / 130 km/h
Min pressure
982 mb
Dates
–
Landfall
Madurāntakam
Storm history
Nivar formed in the North Indian in November 2020 and peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 982 mb. It made landfall near Madurāntakam, India. The system was tracked for 5 days.
Track data
Download CSV| Time UTC | Position | Strength | Wind | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-22 06:00 | 7.8°N 86.1°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1007 mb |
| 2020-11-22 12:00 | 8.5°N 85.6°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1007 mb |
| 2020-11-22 18:00 | 9.0°N 85.1°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1008 mb |
| 2020-11-23 00:00 | 9.3°N 84.6°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 2020-11-23 06:00 | 9.6°N 84.0°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 2020-11-23 12:00 | 9.9°N 83.6°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 2020-11-23 18:00 | 10.0°N 83.5°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2020-11-24 00:00 | 9.8°N 83.2°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1003 mb |
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| 2020-11-24 06:00 | 9.8°N 83.0°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2020-11-24 12:00 | 10.0°N 82.8°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 995 mb |
| 2020-11-24 18:00 | 10.2°N 82.6°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 994 mb |
| 2020-11-25 00:00 | 10.6°N 82.2°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 988 mb |
| 2020-11-25 06:00 | 11.1°N 81.4°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 990 mb |
| 2020-11-25 12:00 | 11.5°N 80.9°E | C1 | 80 mph / 130 km/h | 982 mb |
| 2020-11-25 18:00 | 12.0°N 80.4°E | TS | 70 mph / 110 km/h | 989 mb |
| 2020-11-26 00:00 | 12.5°N 80.0°E | TS | 60 mph / 95 km/h | 993 mb |
| 2020-11-26 06:00 | 13.0°N 79.6°E | TS | 50 mph / 85 km/h | 996 mb |
| 2020-11-26 12:00 | 13.5°N 79.8°E | TS | 45 mph / 75 km/h | 1001 mb |
| 2020-11-26 18:00 | 13.8°N 80.3°E | TS | 40 mph / 65 km/h | 1000 mb |
| 2020-11-27 00:00 | 14.0°N 80.7°E | TD | 35 mph / 55 km/h | 1005 mb |
| 2020-11-27 06:00 | 14.4°N 80.5°E | TD | 30 mph / 45 km/h | 1004 mb |
| 2020-11-27 12:00 | 15.0°N 80.1°E | TD | 25 mph / 35 km/h | 1009 mb |
Cyclone Nivar 2020 FAQ
Did Cyclone Nivar 2020 make landfall?
Yes. Nivar made landfall near Madurāntakam, India on Nov 26 2020, with sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) at the first landfall.
How strong did Nivar get in 2020?
Nivar peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 982 mb.
When did Nivar form and dissipate?
Nivar was first tracked on Nov 22 2020 and last tracked on Nov 27 2020, about 5 days in all.