[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon SUSAN (No.195317, the historical number used before 1981) was a 1953 Northwest Pacific typhoon. Its peak intensity was severe typhoon, with maximum winds of 50 m/s and a minimum central pressure of 970 hPa. It did not make landfall in China, was numbered off on 1953-09-20, and has 32 recorded track points throughout its duration.
Numbering system: The unified international numbering system for the Northwest Pacific was introduced by the JMA, the Regional Specialized Meteorological Center for East Asia, in 1981. It did not exist in 1953. The number 195317 is the historical identifier retained by the CMA. The numbers assigned to the same typhoon that year by the JMA, the former Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the United States, and China’s meteorological authorities may differ and 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 Review of Typhoon SUSAN
Typhoon SUSAN at 1953-09-12 20:00 at 17.2°N, 127.8°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Depression.
It peaked at Severe Typhoon intensity with max winds of 50 m/s (~180 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 970hPa, recorded at 1953-09-17 02:00.
After 14:00 on September 20, 1953, Typhoon SUSAN gradually weakened and was dissipated at 14:00 that day. Its lifecycle contains 32 track points.
Typhoon SUSAN Track Data Table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 09-12 20:00 | 17.2°N
127.8°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1006 hPa | - |
| 09-13 08:00 | 18.2°N
126.2°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1005 hPa | WNW |
| 09-13 20:00 | 18.4°N
124.7°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1004 hPa | W |
| 09-14 08:00 | 18.8°N
123.1°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1004 hPa | WNW |
| 09-14 20:00 | 19.4°N
121.6°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1004 hPa | WNW |
| 09-15 08:00 | 20°N
120°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | WNW |
| 09-15 20:00 | 20.1°N
118.8°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
1000 hPa | W |
| 09-16 08:00 | 20.1°N
117.8°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
985 hPa | W |
| 09-16 20:00 | 20.1°N
117.2°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
980 hPa | W |
| 09-17 08:00 | 20.4°N
116.4°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
970 hPa | WNW |
| 09-17 20:00 | 20.9°N
115.7°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
970 hPa | NNW |
| 09-18 08:00 | 21.4°N
115.1°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
980 hPa | NW |
| 09-18 20:00 | 22°N
114.1°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
985 hPa | WNW |
| 09-19 08:00 | 21.9°N
112.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
990 hPa | W |
| 09-19 20:00 | 21.5°N
110.5°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
990 hPa | WSW |
| 09-20 08:00 | 20.8°N
108.4°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
995 hPa | WSW |
| 09-20 14:00 | 20.5°N
107.5°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1000 hPa | WSW |
Sampled rows shown; all 32 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1953 was Typhoon SUSAN?
The number 195317 for Typhoon SUSAN is the historical identifier still used by the CMA, corresponding to the 17th typhoon of 1953. Its international name was SUSAN. A unified international numbering system for the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981. Before then, agencies such as the JMA, the former Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the United States, and China’s meteorological authorities used different numbers for the same typhoon, so these identifiers cannot be compared directly.
Where does the track data for Typhoon SUSAN 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 category of Typhoon SUSAN?
Typhoon SUSAN peak intensity is Severe Typhoon, max wind 50m/s, minimum central pressure 970 hPa.
Did Typhoon SUSAN make landfall?
According to records, Typhoon SUSAN did not make landfall on China's coast.
Where can I view typhoon SUSAN's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map of Typhoon SUSAN, comparisons of forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle coverage, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/195317
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