[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon 6 (No.194806, historical numbering before 1981) was a 1948 Northwest Pacific typhoon; peak intensity was severe typhoon, with maximum winds of 46 m/s and minimum central pressure of -hPa; it did not make landfall in China; it was finally numbered off on 1948-07-08, with 30 track points recorded throughout.
Code explanation: the international uniform code for the Northwest Pacific has been assigned since 1981 by JMA (Japan), the Tokyo Regional Professional Meteorological Centre. This system did not exist in 1948. 194806 is the historical number used by CMA, while JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, and China’s meteorological authorities may have assigned different numbers to the same typhoon, so the numbers cannot be directly compared.
Track data source: Zhejiang Water Resources Department.
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Overview of Typhoon 6
At 00:00 on 1948-07-01, Typhoon No. 6 was located over the Northwest Pacific at 11.3°N, 145.1°E; initial intensity: tropical depression.
It peaked at Severe Typhoon intensity with max winds of 46 m/s (~166 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of -hPa, recorded at 1948-07-04 00:00.
After 06:00 on 1948-07-08, Typhoon No. 6 gradually weakened and was dissipated at 06:00 on 1948-07-08; its lifecycle recorded 30 track points.
Route of Typhoon 6
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 07-01 00:00 | 11.3°N
145.1°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-01 12:00 | 11.5°N
142.4°E | Tropical Depression | 17 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-02 00:00 | 12.2°N
139.2°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 28 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-02 12:00 | 12.8°N
136.9°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-03 00:00 | 13.6°N
134.5°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-03 12:00 | 14.9°N
131.2°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-04 00:00 | 17.3°N
128.2°E | Severe Typhoon | 46 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-04 12:00 | 19.5°N
126.1°E | Severe Typhoon | 46 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-05 00:00 | 21.7°N
124.1°E | Severe Typhoon | 46 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-05 12:00 | 23.7°N
122.7°E | Severe Typhoon | 43 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-06 00:00 | 26.9°N
121.3°E | Severe Typhoon | 43 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-06 12:00 | 31.8°N
122.2°E | Typhoon | 38 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-07 00:00 | 35.1°N
124.1°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-07 12:00 | 38°N
126.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-08 00:00 | 42°N
127.2°E | Tropical Depression | 17 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 07-08 06:00 | 43°N
128°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
- hPa | - |
Sampled rows shown; all 30 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which number typhoon was Typhoon No. 6 in 1948?
Typhoon 6’s 194806 is the historical number used by CMA (the sixth typhoon of 1948). The international uniform code for the Northwest Pacific began only in 1981; before that, each agency assigned its own codes. The numbers assigned by JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, and China’s meteorological authorities to the same typhoon may differ and cannot be directly compared.
Where does the track data for Typhoon No. 6 come from?
Track data source: Zhejiang Water Resources Department.
What is the highest level of Typhoon 6?
Typhoon No. 6 peak intensity is Severe Typhoon, max wind 46m/s, minimum central pressure - hPa.
Is the Typhoon 6 landfall?
According to records, the Typhoon 6 was not in our coastal landfall.
Where can I view typhoon 6's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for Typhoon No. 6, forecast comparisons from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle ranges, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/194806.
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