[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon RITA (No.195315, a historical number used before 1981) was a 1953 Northwest Pacific typhoon. It peaked as a super typhoon, with maximum winds of 65 m/s and a minimum central pressure of 942 hPa. It did not make landfall in China. Its numbering ended on 1953-09-03, with 45 track points recorded throughout its lifetime.
Numbering system: The unified international numbering system for the Northwest Pacific has been implemented since 1981 by the JMA in Japan, which serves as the designated regional specialized meteorological center. This system did not exist in 1953. The number 195315 is the historical number retained by the CMA. In 1953, agencies such as the JMA in Japan, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the United States, and China’s meteorological authorities may have assigned different numbers to the same typhoon, so the numbers cannot be compared directly.
Track data sources: China Meteorological Administration Tropical Cyclone Best Track Dataset (CMA-STI); wind speeds are 2-minute sustained wind speeds.
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Full track history of Typhoon RITA
Typhoon RITA at 1953-08-23 14:00 at 10.4°N, 162°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Depression.
It peaked at Super Typhoon intensity with max winds of 65 m/s (~234 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 942hPa, recorded at 1953-08-28 08:00.
After 14:00 on September 3, 1953, Typhoon RITA gradually weakened and was dissipated at 14:00 that day. Its lifecycle contains 45 track points.
Typhoon RITA track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 08-23 14:00 | 10.4°N
162°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1006 hPa | - |
| 08-24 08:00 | 10.7°N
158°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1006 hPa | WNW |
| 08-25 02:00 | 11.8°N
155.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
997 hPa | WNW |
| 08-25 20:00 | 13.3°N
153.4°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
986 hPa | NW |
| 08-26 14:00 | 15.2°N
149.5°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
980 hPa | WNW |
| 08-27 08:00 | 17.2°N
148.4°E | Super Typhoon | 55 m/s
958 hPa | NNW |
| 08-28 02:00 | 18.9°N
143°E | Super Typhoon | 60 m/s
949 hPa | WNW |
| 08-28 20:00 | 19.8°N
137.4°E | Super Typhoon | 65 m/s
946 hPa | W |
| 08-29 14:00 | 20.6°N
131.3°E | Super Typhoon | 65 m/s
943 hPa | W |
| 08-30 08:00 | 19.8°N
128.4°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
977 hPa | W |
| 08-31 02:00 | 18.4°N
125.1°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
973 hPa | W |
| 08-31 20:00 | 20°N
122.4°E | Super Typhoon | 55 m/s
960 hPa | NW |
| 09-01 14:00 | 21.8°N
118.7°E | Super Typhoon | 65 m/s
950 hPa | WNW |
| 09-02 08:00 | 23.1°N
113.9°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
975 hPa | WNW |
| 09-03 02:00 | 24°N
109.7°E | Tropical Depression | 9 m/s
1000 hPa | W |
| 09-03 14:00 | 24.7°N
108°E | Tropical Depression | 9 m/s
1002 hPa | NW |
Sampled rows shown; all 45 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1953 was Typhoon RITA?
The number 195315 assigned to Typhoon RITA is the historical number retained by the CMA, meaning the 15th typhoon of 1953. Its international name was RITA. A unified international numbering system for the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981. Before then, agencies such as the JMA in Japan, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the United States, and China’s meteorological authorities used different numbers for the same typhoon, so the numbers cannot be compared directly.
Where does Typhoon RITA's track data come from?
Track data sources: China Meteorological Administration Tropical Cyclone Best Track Dataset (CMA-STI); wind speeds are 2-minute sustained wind speeds.
What was the peak intensity of Typhoon RITA?
Typhoon RITA peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 65m/s, minimum central pressure 942 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 RITA’s track history map, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle data, and intensity trends. Page: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/195315.
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