When Is the Typhoon Season in Fujian? How Many Typhoons Occur Each Year?
TyphoonSays·防御问答 · Regional Typhoons · 更新 at 2026-10-18
Fujian's Typhoon Active Period: A Long Stretch from Early Summer to Late Autumn
Located along China's southeastern coast, Fujian is highly exposed to typhoon landfalls and impacts. Although tropical cyclones can form in the northwestern Pacific throughout the year, typhoons affecting Fujian follow clear seasonal patterns. May through November is the typhoon impact season in Fujian, with July through September marking the core peak period. Sea surface temperatures are highest during this time, and the atmosphere is rich in energy. Typhoons formed during this period are often intense and highly destructive, making disaster prevention a top priority.
Notably, "early-season typhoons" (May–June) occur relatively infrequently, but they often coincide with the "Dragon Boat rains," making persistent heavy rainfall and flooding highly likely. Meanwhile, "autumn typhoons" (October–November) frequently combine with southward-moving cold air, resulting in a broader area of wind and rainfall impacts. Their tracks are also complex and highly variable, making them more difficult to predict. Therefore, do not assume that the end of the summer vacation means the danger has passed; vigilance is necessary throughout the summer and autumn.
By the Numbers: How Many Typhoons Occur Each Year?
The public often confuses the concepts of "formation," "impact," and "landfall." An average of about 25 typhoons form in the northwestern Pacific each year, but most dissipate at sea or turn toward other countries. For Fujian specifically, historical meteorological data show that an average of 3 to 5 typhoons make landfall directly each year or cause serious impacts.
However, an average does not represent a fixed number. Year-to-year differences are significant due to large-scale climate patterns such as El Niño and La Niña: in some years, only one or two typhoons may pass nearby, while in others, extreme conditions may bring "multiple typhoons dancing together" or repeated landfalls. Even more concerning is the fact that a typhoon that does not make landfall directly can still bring violent winds and heavy rain through its massive outer cloud system, causing losses comparable to those of a landfalling typhoon. Therefore, assessing risk should not depend solely on whether a typhoon will "make landfall"; the actual wind and rainfall forecasts issued by the meteorological authorities should be followed.
Scientific Preparedness: Tiered Responses and Household Preparations
When facing a typhoon, obtaining accurate information and implementing tiered defensive measures are essential. China's typhoon warning signals are divided into four levels, from low to high: blue, yellow, orange, and red.
- Blue/yellow warning: A typhoon is about to begin affecting the area or has already started to do so. Check that doors and windows are secure, remove flower pots and other objects from balconies that could fall, clear drainage paths, and avoid visiting coastal or mountainous areas for recreation.
- Orange/red warning: Severe impacts are expected. The government may suspend classes, work, and transportation in accordance with emergency response plans (specific implementation standards are subject to announcements by local governments). While a red warning is in effect, everyone except those involved in emergency rescue or medical assistance should remain strictly indoors in a safe area and must not go outside without necessity.
Households should keep an emergency supply kit ready, including at least three days' worth of drinking water, nonperishable food, common medications, flashlights, and other essentials. It is also advisable to regularly follow updates from authoritative meteorological services and plan evacuation routes in advance.
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