[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon 4 (No.196204, a historical numbering system used before 1981) was a 1962 Northwest Pacific typhoon; peak intensity: severe tropical storm, maximum wind: 25 m/s, minimum central pressure: 990 hPa, no landfall in China, numbered off on 1962-07-12, with 14 track points recorded throughout its lifetime.
Code explanation: the international uniform code for the Northwest Pacific has been assigned by JMA (Japan), the Tokyo Regional Specialized Meteorological Center, since 1981. This system did not exist in 1962; 196204 is the historical number retained by CMA. The numbering systems used by JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, and China's meteorological authorities may differ for the same typhoon and 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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Overview of Typhoon 4
At 14:00 on 1962-07-09, Typhoon 4 was located at 16.5°N, 115.8°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: tropical depression.
It peaked at Severe Tropical Storm intensity with max winds of 25 m/s (~90 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 990hPa, recorded at 1962-07-11 02:00.
After 1962-07-12 20:00, Typhoon 4 gradually weakened and was numbered off at 20:00 on 1962-07-12; its lifetime was recorded with 14 track points.
Typhoon 4 route data
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 07-09 14:00 | 16.5°N
115.8°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s
999 hPa | - |
| 07-09 20:00 | 17°N
115.8°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
999 hPa | N |
| 07-10 02:00 | 17.3°N
115.6°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
999 hPa | NNW |
| 07-10 08:00 | 17.6°N
115.4°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
998 hPa | NNW |
| 07-10 14:00 | 18.1°N
115°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
992 hPa | NW |
| 07-10 20:00 | 18.1°N
114.2°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
990 hPa | W |
| 07-11 02:00 | 18.1°N
112.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
990 hPa | W |
| 07-11 08:00 | 18°N
111.1°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
990 hPa | W |
| 07-11 14:00 | 18°N
109.5°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
992 hPa | W |
| 07-11 20:00 | 17.8°N
108°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
994 hPa | W |
| 07-12 02:00 | 17.7°N
106.3°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
995 hPa | W |
| 07-12 08:00 | 17.6°N
104.8°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
995 hPa | W |
| 07-12 14:00 | 17.2°N
103°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
995 hPa | WSW |
| 07-12 20:00 | 16.8°N
101.6°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
995 hPa | WSW |
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1962 was Typhoon 4?
196204, used for Typhoon 4, is the historical number retained by CMA (the fourth typhoon of 1962). The international uniform code for the Northwest Pacific began in 1981; before that, each agency used its own numbering system. The numbers assigned by JMA (Japan), the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, and China's meteorological authorities may differ for the same typhoon and cannot be directly compared.
Where does the track data for Typhoon No. 4 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 4?
Typhoon 4 reached peak intensity as a severe tropical storm, with maximum winds of 25 m/s and a minimum central pressure of 990 hPa.
Is the Typhoon 4 landfall?
According to records, the Typhoon 4 was not in our coastal landfall.
Where can I view typhoon 4's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides the track history map for Typhoon 4, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle ranges, and an intensity trend. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/196204.
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