Typhoon Della Trail Characteristics
Track and Movement Characteristics
Typhoon Della (196813) 的生命史长达15天, 其路径呈现出典型的“W进-NW行-转 toward NE”的复杂形态. formed初期 (9月12日至14日) , 系统在Philippines以E洋面缓慢 toward WMoving, 纬度维持在15°N至17°N之间. 9月15日至17日, 路径出现短暂的停滞与微幅N抬, 随后在9月18日前后开始显著 toward NW direction加速, 穿越琉球群岛以S海域.
The decisive turning point occurred from September 22 to 23. When the center reached approximately 22.1°N, 125.9°E, it attained one of the northernmost latitudes of its lifetime before gradually turning from northwest to north and then toward the northeast. This turning coincided with a rapid increase in latitude, moving from 25.7°N on September 23 to 30.3°N on September 24. It ultimately entered the high-latitude seas south of Japan and gradually weakened and dissipated. Throughout its lifetime, it made no landfall and remained over open waters.
Intensity evolution and historical comparison
Della’s intensity evolution featured a long buildup followed by a rapid burst. From September 12 to 17, the system remained a tropical depression for an extended period, with pressure gradually falling to 1000hPa. Starting September 18, its intensity surged, strengthening from a severe tropical storm (25m/s) to a severe typhoon (50m/s) in less than 48h. On September 22, the system peaked near 22.1°N, recording a minimum central pressure of 930hPa and maximum winds of 60m/s, making it a super typhoon. It then weakened steadily as it moved northward and the environment changed, degenerating into a tropical depression by September 25.
Compared with previous storms of the same name, Della’s intensity in 1968 was notably stronger. Its peak pressure of 930hPa was far lower than in 1978 (985hPa), 1971 (970hPa), and 1963 (971hPa). Even compared with the second-strongest Della in 1974 (958hPa), the 1968 storm had a central pressure 28hPa lower and maximum winds 10m/s higher, demonstrating its exceptional destructive potential and energy among typhoons with the same name.
Typhoon Della routes
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 09-12 02:00 | 15.7°N
148.3°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1008 hPa | - |
| 09-12 20:00 | 15.5°N
146.5°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1008 hPa | WSW |
| 09-13 14:00 | 15.7°N
143.9°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1006 hPa | WNW |
| 09-14 08:00 | 16.5°N
140.8°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1006 hPa | WNW |
| 09-15 02:00 | 17.3°N
137.7°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1006 hPa | WNW |
| 09-15 20:00 | 18.8°N
135.9°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1004 hPa | N |
| 09-16 14:00 | 19.8°N
135.6°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1002 hPa | WSW |
| 09-17 08:00 | 19.2°N
134.7°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
995 hPa | WSW |
| 09-18 02:00 | 17.8°N
134.2°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
991 hPa | S |
| 09-18 20:00 | 17.1°N
133.3°E | Typhoon | 35 m/s
975 hPa | W |
| 09-19 14:00 | 16.8°N
131.7°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
961 hPa | W |
| 09-20 08:00 | 17.9°N
130.1°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
950 hPa | NW |
| 09-21 02:00 | 19.5°N
128.6°E | Severe Typhoon | 50 m/s
946 hPa | NW |
| 09-21 20:00 | 21.4°N
126.8°E | Super Typhoon | 55 m/s
943 hPa | NW |
| 09-22 14:00 | 23.6°N
125.3°E | Super Typhoon | 60 m/s
931 hPa | NNW |
| 09-23 08:00 | 25.7°N
126°E | Super Typhoon | 55 m/s
942 hPa | NNE |
| 09-24 02:00 | 28.6°N
128.2°E | Severe Typhoon | 45 m/s
948 hPa | NNE |
| 09-24 20:00 | 31.3°N
130.2°E | Typhoon | 40 m/s
965 hPa | NNE |
| 09-25 14:00 | 32.8°N
130.1°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1006 hPa | SW |
| 09-26 08:00 | 32°N
130°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1011 hPa | SSW |
| 09-27 02:00 | 32°N
129°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1013 hPa | NW |
Sampled rows shown; all 61 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Typhoon Della is the 1968 Typhoon.
The number 196813 is the historical identifier used by the CMA for Della, meaning the 13th typhoon of 1968. Its international name was DELLA. International numbering in the Northwest Pacific did not begin until 1981; before then, agencies maintained separate numbering systems. The numbers assigned by the JMA in Japan, the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in the United States, and China’s meteorological authorities to the same typhoon may differ and cannot be compared directly.
Where does Typhoon Della'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 Della?
Typhoon Della peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 60m/s, minimum central pressure 930 hPa.
Is there a Typhoon DellaLandfall?
According to records, Typhoon Della is not in our coastal landfall.
Where can I view typhoon Della's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides typhoon Della's Track history map, multinational meteorological agency Forecast comparison, wind range with IntensityTrend, page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/196813.
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