Latest Shantou typhoon updates - Historical typhoons and preparedness guide for Shantou
Shantou Typhoon Data at a GlanceSince 1945, the center tracks of 100 named typhoons in the northwestern Pacific have entered within 300 km of central Shantou, Guangdong (about 1.2 per year on average). The closest track to Shantou was Typhoon Viola in 1969 (code 196903, about 10 km away); the strongest at peak intensity was Typhoon Megi in 2010 (code 201013, minimum central pressure of 895 hPa and maximum wind speed of 72 m/s).
Shantou lies on the eastern Guangdong coast, where typhoons may approach from either the South China Sea or the western Pacific. The storm surge caused by Typhoon Viola on July 28, 1969 inflicted immense losses and remains one of the most memorable typhoon disasters in Shantou's history.
Current Typhoon Updates
There are currently no active typhoons in the Northwest Pacific. During typhoon season, monitorTyphoonSays live track map, updated as soon as a typhoon forms.
Typhoons that have affected Shantou, ranked by closest track distance
Based on geographic calculations using more than 1,800 historical typhoon tracks in the TyphoonSays database, a total of 100 The tracks of the following typhoons entered within 300 km of central Shantou, ranked by closest track distance:
Strongest typhoons to affect Shantou, ranked by peak-intensity central pressure
Frequently Asked Questions About Typhoons in Shantou
What was the strongest and most severe typhoon to affect Shantou in history?
Based on historical typhoon track-distance data since 1945, Typhoon Megi in 2010 (code 201013) was the strongest typhoon to enter within 300 km of Shantou, reaching super typhoon intensity with a minimum central pressure of 895 hPa. Its track passed about 159 km from central Shantou at the closest point. Typhoon Viola in 1969 (code 196903) came closest to central Shantou, at only about 10 km away.
How many typhoons affect Shantou in a typical year?
Since 1945, the center tracks of 100 named typhoons have entered within 300 km of central Shantou, averaging about 1.2 per year, mainly during the summer and autumn typhoon season from June to October.
Shantou Typhoon Preparedness Guide
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Note: Affected is determined by the geographic distance between historical typhoon tracks and the city center, at or below 300 km, and does not indicate the actual severity of wind or rain impacts. For real-time threats, follow official warnings from local meteorological authorities.