Overview of Typhoon 21
At 02:00 on 1960-09-16, Typhoon 21 was located at 14°N, 119°E over the Northwest Pacific, with an initial intensity of Tropical Depression.
It peaked at Tropical Storm intensity with max winds of 20 m/s (~72 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 998hPa, recorded at 1960-09-18 08:00.
After 1960-09-20 08:00, Typhoon 21 gradually weakened, and its final advisory was issued at 08:00 on 1960-09-20. Its lifecycle includes 18 track points.
Route of Typhoon 21
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 09-16 02:00 | 14°N
119°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1002 hPa | - |
| 09-16 08:00 | 14.7°N
119.3°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1000 hPa | NNE |
| 09-16 14:00 | 15.4°N
119.4°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
998 hPa | N |
| 09-16 20:00 | 15.8°N
119.5°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | NNE |
| 09-17 02:00 | 16.4°N
119.6°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | N |
| 09-17 08:00 | 16.8°N
119.5°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | NNW |
| 09-17 14:00 | 17°N
119°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
998 hPa | WNW |
| 09-17 20:00 | 17.1°N
118.1°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
998 hPa | W |
| 09-18 02:00 | 17.1°N
117°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
998 hPa | W |
| 09-18 08:00 | 17.1°N
116°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
998 hPa | W |
| 09-18 14:00 | 17.1°N
115°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
998 hPa | W |
| 09-18 20:00 | 17.2°N
113.8°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
1000 hPa | W |
| 09-19 02:00 | 17.3°N
112.6°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
1000 hPa | W |
| 09-19 08:00 | 17.2°N
111.7°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
1000 hPa | W |
| 09-19 14:00 | 17°N
111°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | WSW |
| 09-19 20:00 | 17°N
110°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1004 hPa | W |
| 09-20 02:00 | 17.2°N
109°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1004 hPa | WNW |
| 09-20 08:00 | 17.2°N
108°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1005 hPa | W |
FAQ
What number was Typhoon 21 in the 1960 typhoon season?
Typhoon 21 (196021) was the 21st typhoon of 1960 under the historical numbering system continued by the CMA. International unified numbering for the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981. Before then, each agency used its own numbering, so the numbers assigned to the same typhoon by JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center of the USA, and Chinese meteorological agencies may differ and cannot be compared directly.
Where does the track data for Typhoon No. 21 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 the highest level of Typhoon 21?
Typhoon No. 21 reached a peak intensity of tropical storm, with maximum winds of 20 m/s and a minimum central pressure of 998 hPa.
Is the Typhoon 21 landfall?
According to the records, the Typhoon 21 was not in our coastal landfall.
Where can I view Typhoon 21's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for Typhoon 21, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle coverage, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/196021.
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