[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon VERA (No.195609, the historical number used before 1981) was a 1956 Northwest Pacific typhoon. It peaked as a typhoon, with maximum winds of 35 m/s and a minimum central pressure of 975 hPa. It did not make landfall in China, was decommissioned on 1956-07-09, and has 17 recorded track points.
Numbering explanation: International numbering in the Northwest Pacific has been assigned by the JMA in Japan, the regional specialized meteorological centre for East Asia, since 1981. This system did not exist in 1956. The number 195609 is the historical number retained by the CMA. The numbers assigned that year by the JMA in Japan, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the United States, and China's meteorological authorities may differ for the same typhoon 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 VERA
Typhoon VERA at 1956-07-05 08:00 at 12°N, 126°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Storm.
It peaked at Typhoon intensity with max winds of 35 m/s (~126 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 975hPa, recorded at 1956-07-07 14:00.
After 1956-07-09 08:00, Typhoon VERA gradually weakened and was numbered off at 08:00 on 1956-07-09; 17 track points were recorded throughout its lifecycle.
Typhoon VERA Track Data Table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 07-05 08:00 | 12°N
126°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
1000 hPa | - |
| 07-05 14:00 | 12.2°N
125.1°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
998 hPa | WNW |
| 07-05 20:00 | 12.3°N
124.1°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
998 hPa | W |
| 07-06 02:00 | 12.4°N
123.1°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
998 hPa | W |
| 07-06 08:00 | 12.8°N
122°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
998 hPa | WNW |
| 07-06 14:00 | 13.7°N
120.8°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
996 hPa | NW |
| 07-06 20:00 | 14.9°N
118.7°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
996 hPa | WNW |
| 07-07 02:00 | 15.8°N
116.9°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
992 hPa | WNW |
| 07-07 08:00 | 16.6°N
115.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
988 hPa | WNW |
| 07-07 14:00 | 17.5°N
113.8°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
980 hPa | WNW |
| 07-07 20:00 | 18.3°N
112.4°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
975 hPa | WNW |
| 07-08 02:00 | 19°N
111°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
975 hPa | WNW |
| 07-08 08:00 | 19.5°N
109.1°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
982 hPa | WNW |
| 07-08 14:00 | 20°N
107.5°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
990 hPa | WNW |
| 07-08 20:00 | 20.4°N
106.4°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
995 hPa | WNW |
| 07-09 02:00 | 21°N
105°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
997 hPa | WNW |
| 07-09 08:00 | 21.5°N
103°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1000 hPa | WNW |
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1956 was Typhoon VERA?
Typhoon VERA's 195609 is the historical number retained by the CMA, referring to the ninth typhoon of 1956. Its international name was VERA. International numbering in the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981; before then, agencies assigned their own numbers. The numbers used by the JMA in Japan, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the United States, and China's meteorological authorities for the same typhoon may differ and cannot be compared directly.
Where does the track data for Typhoon VERA 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 level of Typhoon VERA?
Typhoon VERA peak intensity is Typhoon , max wind 35m/s, minimum central pressure 975 hPa.
Did Typhoon VERA make landfall?
According to records, Typhoon VERA did not make landfall on the Chinese coast.
Where can I view typhoon VERA's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides a track history map for Typhoon VERA, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle coverage, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/195609.
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