When is Fujian's Typhoon Season? How Many Typhoons Typically Occur Per Year?
TyphoonSays·防御问答 · District of Typhoon · 更新 at 2026-07-21
Duration of Fujian's Typhoon Season
For residents living in coastal and inland areas of Fujian, understanding the "active period" of typhoons is the first step in disaster preparedness. Although tropical cyclones can form in the Northwest Pacific year-round from a meteorological perspective, typhoons affecting China are mainly concentrated in the summer and autumn seasons. Specifically for Fujian Province, the typhoon season typically begins to emerge in May and continues until November or even later.
Among these months, July to September is the core period when Fujian is most frequently affected by typhoons, which also tend to be the most intense. During this time, high sea surface temperatures and favorable atmospheric conditions support typhoon formation and development, making it the critical focus of typhoon prevention efforts. However, this does not mean that other months should be taken lightly. Early typhoons (May–June) may bring sustained heavy rainfall, leading to flooding; late typhoons (October–November), although less frequent, often interact with cold air masses, resulting in widespread wind and rain impacts and unpredictable tracks that are difficult to forecast. Therefore, it is advisable to stay attentive to weather updates from May to November.
How Many Typhoons Occur Annually?
Many residents are concerned about "how many typhoons make landfall in Fujian each year." It is important to distinguish between three concepts: "formation," "impact," and "landfall." According to historical statistical data from the CMA (China Meteorological Administration), an average of about 25 typhoons form annually in the Northwest Pacific, but not all of them affect China, and certainly not all make landfall in Fujian.
On average, the number of typhoons that directly make landfall or severely affect Fujian Province ranges from 3 to 5 per year. Note that this figure is a multi-year average, and specific years may see significant fluctuations. In some years, only 1–2 typhoons may graze the region, while in others, multiple typhoons may strike consecutively, creating complex situations such as "binary typhoons" or multiple simultaneous systems. Furthermore, some typhoons may not make direct landfall in Fujian, but their outer cloud bands can still bring strong winds and heavy rain, causing serious disasters. Therefore, "whether it makes landfall" should not be the sole criterion for assessing risk.
Scientific Response and Information Access
When facing typhoons, scientific preparedness is more important than blind worry. When meteorological authorities issue typhoon warning signals, please take them seriously. According to national standards, typhoon warnings are classified into four levels: Blue, Yellow, Orange, and Red, with higher levels indicating greater hazards.
- Blue/Yellow Warnings: Usually indicate that a typhoon is about to affect or is already affecting the local area. You should check windows and doors, secure objects at heights, and avoid seaside activities.
- Orange/Red Warnings: Indicate severe typhoon impacts. Localities may initiate emergency measures such as suspension of classes, work, and transportation. Please note that local standards may vary; refer to announcements from local governments. During a Red Warning, unless there is an urgent special circumstance, you should remain in a safe indoor area and avoid going out unnecessarily.
It is recommended to develop the habit of regularly checking authoritative weather information and stocking up on necessary drinking water, food, and emergency medications in advance. Additionally, clearing balcony floor drains to ensure smooth drainage is an effective way to reduce household losses.
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This article is typhoonsay's original copy content, and the local policy standards are based on the local government's latest release.