Analysis of Typhoon Kim
Track and Movement Characteristics
Typhoon Kim (196801) formed at Northwest Pacific低纬度海域, 初始Position位 at 10°N, 150°E附近. 在生命史初期 (5月28日至5月30日) , 系统呈现稳定的W行Trend, 经度从150°E快速W移至141°E, 纬度缓慢N抬至12.1°N. 5月31日后, Moving direction发生显著转折, 路径由纯W行转为NW toward Moving, 并逐渐偏 toward NE direction. 6月3日至6月4日期间, Typhoon at 19.5°至23°N, lng 132°至133°E海域经历短暂的近乎停滞或回旋过程, 随后加速 toward NE. 整个生命周期中, Typhoon 未Landfall任何land, 最终 at 6月10日20时在180°E附近减弱消散, 总历时约13天, track pointstotal 计55个, 显示出典型的远洋转 toward 型Typhoon 特征.
Intensity evolution and historical comparison
The typhoon’s intensity changed rapidly, undergoing the full development cycle from tropical depression to severe typhoon. From May 28 to 30, it maintained tropical depression intensity, with pressure at 1006–1008 hPa. On June 1, it rapidly strengthened into a typhoon, with maximum winds of 40 m/s and pressure falling to 973 hPa. It reached peak intensity on June 3 and was classified as a severe typhoon, with maximum winds of 50 m/s and minimum pressure of 949 hPa (note: the data table records pressure at 953 hPa on June 3, but the peak description lists 949 hPa; the peak description is used here, or the values may be regarded as a similar extreme range). It maintained severe typhoon status on June 4. Thereafter, as it moved north of 26.8°N, its intensity rapidly weakened due to environmental effects. It was downgraded to a typhoon on June 5 and further weakened into a tropical storm on June 6, ultimately maintaining tropical depression status after June 7.
Compared with storms of the same name, Kim in 1968 had moderate intensity. Its peak pressure was higher and its wind speed lower than the super typhoons Kim in 1986 (904 hPa), 1980 (908 hPa), and 1977 (920 hPa); however, it was clearly stronger than Kim in 1983, which reached only tropical storm intensity (995 hPa). This indicates substantial variation in typhoon intensity among storms sharing the name Kim. The 1968 case was a typical severe typhoon with considerable destructive potential but without extreme intensity.
Typhoon Kim routes
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 05-28 08:00 | 10°N
150°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1008 hPa | - |
| 05-29 02:00 | 10.7°N
146.3°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1008 hPa | WNW |
| 05-29 20:00 | 11.5°N
143°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1008 hPa | WNW |
| 05-30 14:00 | 12.5°N
140.1°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1006 hPa | WNW |
| 05-31 08:00 | 13.7°N
137.7°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1006 hPa | WNW |
| 06-01 02:00 | 14.9°N
135.3°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
976 hPa | WNW |
| 06-01 20:00 | 16.7°N
133.1°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
980 hPa | NW |
| 06-02 14:00 | 18°N
132.3°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
968 hPa | NNW |
| 06-03 08:00 | 19.5°N
132.2°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
953 hPa | N |
| 06-04 02:00 | 21.9°N
132.9°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
955 hPa | NNE |
| 06-04 20:00 | 25°N
135.4°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
976 hPa | NE |
| 06-05 14:00 | 27.6°N
138.6°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
992 hPa | NE |
| 06-06 08:00 | 30.2°N
143°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
1000 hPa | ENE |
| 06-07 02:00 | 31.8°N
148.9°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1000 hPa | ENE |
| 06-07 20:00 | 33.3°N
157.2°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1000 hPa | ENE |
| 06-08 14:00 | 35°N
165°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1000 hPa | E |
| 06-09 08:00 | 35°N
170.5°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1000 hPa | E |
| 06-10 02:00 | 35°N
176°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1004 hPa | E |
| 06-10 20:00 | 35.3°N
180°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1006 hPa | E |
Sampled rows shown; all 55 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Typhoon Kim was the 1968 Typhoon.
Typhoon Kim's 196801 number is the historical numbering retained by the CMA (the first typhoon of 1968), while its international name is KIM. The internationally unified numbering system for the Northwest Pacific began in 1981. Before that, each agency used its own numbering, so the numbers assigned by the JMA (Japan), the USA Joint Typhoon Warning Center, and China's meteorological authorities to the same typhoon may differ and cannot be directly compared.
Where does Typhoon Kim'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 is the highest level of Typhoon Kim?
Typhoon Kim peak intensity is Severe Typhoon, max wind 50m/s, minimum central pressure 949 hPa.
Typhoon Kimlandfall?
According to records, Typhoon Kim is not in our coastal landfall.
Where can I view typhoon Kim's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides typhoon Kim's Track history map, multinational meteorological agency Forecast comparison, windshield range with IntensityTrend, page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/196801.
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