Full track history of Typhoon RITA
Typhoon RITA at 1948-11-04 06:00 at 15.8°N, 136.7°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Storm.
It peaked at Super Typhoon intensity with max winds of 51 m/s (~184 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of -hPa, recorded at 1948-11-07 06:00.
After 00:00 on 1948-11-11, Typhoon RITA gradually weakened and was numbered off at 00:00; its lifecycle included 28 tracked positions.
Typhoon RITA track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 11-04 06:00 | 15.8°N
136.7°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 11-04 18:00 | 16.7°N
133.1°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 11-05 06:00 | 17.8°N
131.2°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 28 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 11-05 18:00 | 18.3°N
130.6°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 28 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 11-06 06:00 | 18.6°N
129.7°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 28 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 11-06 18:00 | 18.9°N
128.2°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 11-07 06:00 | 19°N
126.8°E | Super Typhoon | 51 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 11-07 18:00 | 19°N
125.3°E | Severe Typhoon | 46 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 11-08 06:00 | 19°N
124°E | Typhoon | 41 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 11-08 18:00 | 19.3°N
121.6°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 11-09 06:00 | 19.8°N
118.5°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 11-09 18:00 | 20.3°N
116.7°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 11-10 06:00 | 20.7°N
115°E | Tropical Storm | 23 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 11-10 18:00 | 20.5°N
112°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
- hPa | - |
| 11-11 00:00 | 19.8°N
110°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s
- hPa | - |
Sampled rows shown; all 28 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
What number typhoon of 1948 was Typhoon RITA?
RITA’s 194822 is the historical number retained by the CMA, meaning No. 22 of 1948, and its international name is RITA. The internationally unified numbering system for the Northwest Pacific began in 1981. Before then, each agency used its own numbering system, so the numbers assigned by the JMA (Japan), the USA Joint Typhoon Warning Center, and China’s meteorological agencies may differ and cannot be compared directly.
Where does Typhoon RITA's track data come from?
Track data source: USA Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) best-track data. China Meteorological Administration best-track dataset begins in 1949 and does not include this typhoon. JTWC wind speeds are 1-min sustained wind speeds, generally about 10% higher than the 2-min sustained wind speeds used in China.
What was the peak intensity of Typhoon RITA?
Typhoon RITA peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 51m/s, minimum central pressure - hPa.
Did Typhoon RITA make landfall?
According to historical records, Typhoon RITA did not make landfall along China's coast.
Where can I view typhoon RITA's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for Typhoon RITA, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle coverage, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/194822.
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