Overview of Typhoon 15
At 02:00 on 1955-08-03, Typhoon No. 15 was located over the Northwest Pacific at 12.2°N, 139°E, with initial intensity as a tropical depression.
It peaked at Severe Typhoon intensity with max winds of 45 m/s (~162 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 975hPa, recorded at 1955-08-08 02:00.
After 08:00 on 1955-08-19, Typhoon No. 15 gradually weakened, and the final advisory was issued at 08:00 on 1955-08-19. Its lifecycle includes 66 track points.
Route data for Typhoon 15
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 08-03 02:00 | 12.2°N
139°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1008 hPa | - |
| 08-03 20:00 | 15.1°N
136.7°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1006 hPa | NNW |
| 08-04 14:00 | 18°N
135.7°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
1000 hPa | N |
| 08-05 08:00 | 20.3°N
135.4°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
998 hPa | N |
| 08-06 02:00 | 23.3°N
135.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
993 hPa | N |
| 08-06 20:00 | 26.5°N
136.6°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
991 hPa | NNE |
| 08-07 14:00 | 29°N
138.2°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
986 hPa | NE |
| 08-08 08:00 | 30.9°N
139.3°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
985 hPa | N |
| 08-09 02:00 | 31.4°N
140.2°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
988 hPa | ENE |
| 08-09 20:00 | 32°N
141.2°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
992 hPa | ESE |
| 08-10 14:00 | 31.8°N
143.2°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
990 hPa | ENE |
| 08-11 08:00 | 32.6°N
146.1°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
990 hPa | ENE |
| 08-12 02:00 | 33.4°N
152.9°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
980 hPa | E |
| 08-12 20:00 | 38.5°N
157.4°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
975 hPa | N |
| 08-13 14:00 | 42.5°N
156°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
975 hPa | NNW |
| 08-14 08:00 | 44.5°N
154.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
975 hPa | NNW |
| 08-15 02:00 | 46°N
155.9°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
980 hPa | NE |
| 08-15 20:00 | 48°N
156°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
994 hPa | N |
| 08-16 14:00 | 49°N
156°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | N |
| 08-17 08:00 | 49°N
156°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
994 hPa | N |
| 08-18 02:00 | 50.5°N
156.2°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
998 hPa | N |
| 08-18 20:00 | 53.1°N
160.9°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1004 hPa | ENE |
| 08-19 08:00 | 54.7°N
163.9°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1004 hPa | NE |
Sampled rows shown; all 66 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Typhoon 15 was the 1955 Typhoon.
The identifier 195515 for Typhoon 15 is the historical number used by the CMA, meaning the 15th typhoon of 1955. The international standardized numbering system for the Northwest Pacific began in 1981; before then, each agency assigned its own numbers. JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the USA, and Chinese meteorological agencies may have used different numbers for the same typhoon, so the numbers cannot be compared directly.
Where does the track data for Typhoon 15 come from?
Track data sources: China Meteorological Administration Tropical Cyclone Best Track Dataset (CMA-STI); wind speeds are 2-minute sustained wind speeds.
What is Typhoon 15?
Typhoon No. 15 reached peak intensity as a severe typhoon, with maximum wind of 45 m/s and minimum central pressure of 975 hPa.
Is the Typhoon 15 landfall?
According to records, the Typhoon 15 was not in our coastal landfall.
Where can I view typhoon 15's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides track history for typhoon 15, forecast comparison, wind range with IntensityTrend, page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/195515.
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