[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon JOAN (No.195522, the historical numbering system used before 1981) was a 1955 Northwest Pacific typhoon. It peaked as a typhoon, with maximum winds of 40m/s and a minimum central pressure of 968hPa. It did not make landfall in China and was numbered off on 1955-09-07, with 35 track points recorded throughout.
Numbering note: International typhoon numbering for the Northwest Pacific is assigned by JMA (Japan), the Regional Specialized Meteorological Center for East Asia, beginning in 1981. This system did not exist in 1955. The number 195522 is a historical identifier retained by the CMA. JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the USA, and China's meteorological agencies may have assigned different numbers to the same typhoon that year, so these numbers cannot be directly compared.
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 JOAN
Typhoon JOAN at 1955-08-29 14:00 at 17°N, 144°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Depression.
It peaked at Typhoon intensity with max winds of 40 m/s (~144 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 968hPa, recorded at 1955-09-02 20:00.
After 02:00 on 1955-09-07, Typhoon JOAN gradually weakened and was dissipated at 02:00 that day. Its lifecycle contains 35 track points.
Typhoon JOAN Track Data Table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 08-29 14:00 | 17°N
144°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1006 hPa | - |
| 08-30 02:00 | 18.6°N
144.6°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s
1006 hPa | NNE |
| 08-30 14:00 | 19.8°N
145.2°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
1004 hPa | NNE |
| 08-31 02:00 | 21°N
146°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1002 hPa | NNE |
| 08-31 14:00 | 22.1°N
146.9°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | NE |
| 09-01 02:00 | 23.3°N
147.7°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
995 hPa | NE |
| 09-01 14:00 | 25.9°N
146.9°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
990 hPa | NW |
| 09-02 02:00 | 28°N
146.4°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
988 hPa | N |
| 09-02 14:00 | 30.5°N
146.5°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
986 hPa | NNW |
| 09-03 02:00 | 34.7°N
146.9°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
979 hPa | NNE |
| 09-03 14:00 | 38.5°N
149.8°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
980 hPa | NNE |
| 09-04 02:00 | 43.4°N
153.6°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
980 hPa | NNE |
| 09-04 14:00 | 47.5°N
160.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
984 hPa | ENE |
| 09-05 02:00 | 48.9°N
166.9°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
986 hPa | ENE |
| 09-05 14:00 | 50.3°N
170.4°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
976 hPa | ENE |
| 09-06 02:00 | 51.3°N
173.2°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
970 hPa | ENE |
| 09-06 14:00 | 53°N
176.6°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
968 hPa | NE |
| 09-07 02:00 | 54.6°N
179.5°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
968 hPa | NE |
Sampled rows shown; all 35 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which number typhoon was Typhoon JOAN in 1955?
The number 195522 for Typhoon JOAN is a historical identifier retained by the CMA, meaning the 22nd typhoon of 1955. Its international name was JOAN. International typhoon numbering for the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981; before then, JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the USA, and China's meteorological agencies each maintained their own numbering systems, so their numbers for the same typhoon may differ and cannot be directly compared.
Where does Typhoon JOAN'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 category of Typhoon JOAN?
Typhoon JOAN peak intensity is Typhoon , max wind 40m/s, minimum central pressure 968 hPa.
Did Typhoon JOAN make landfall?
According to records, Typhoon JOAN did not make landfall on China's coast.
Where can I view typhoon JOAN's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for Typhoon JOAN, forecast comparisons from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle ranges, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/195522.
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