When is Typhoon Season in Liaoning? How Many Typhoons Typically Affect the Province Each Year?
TyphoonSays·防御问答 · District of Typhoon · 更新 at 2026-07-23
Typhoon Season in Liaoning
Located at the southern tip of Northeast China, Liaoning borders the Yellow Sea and the Bohai Sea, with a coastline stretching over 2,000 kilometers. Climatologically, Liaoning's active typhoon period is concentrated mainly from July to September, with August being the peak month. In rare cases, the outer bands of typhoons may affect the province in late June or early October, but the probability is relatively low.
Compared to southern coastal provinces such as Guangdong, Hainan, and Fujian, Liaoning's typhoon season is significantly shorter. This is because most typhoons affecting Liaoning make landfall in East or South China first, then move northward along the coast or inland. As they travel, their intensity gradually weakens, eventually impacting Liaoning as tropical storms, severe tropical storms, or even tropical depressions. Direct hits on Liaoning's coast by strong typhoons or severe tropical storms are very rare.
Frequency and Characteristics of Typhoons Affecting Liaoning
Based on long-term averages, Liaoning experiences significant impacts from typhoons or their residual circulations approximately 1–2 times per year. Some years see no notable impact, while in particularly active years (such as around 2012), the province may be affected by multiple typhoon systems in a short period.
Two key characteristics deserve special attention:
- Rainfall dominates over wind: By the time typhoons reach Liaoning, their central wind speeds have usually weakened considerably. However, they can still bring short-duration heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and severe convective weather, especially when interacting with cold air masses.
- Storm surge risk should not be underestimated: Coastal areas such as Dalian, Yingkou, Panjin, and Jinzhou have relatively low-lying terrain. If a typhoon's circulation coincides with astronomical high tides, there is a heightened risk of seawater backflow, coastal embankment overtopping, and losses in marine aquaculture.
Disaster Preparedness Tips
- From July to September, it is advisable to check weather forecasts daily. Residents in coastal areas should pay close attention to typhoon warnings.
- Upon receiving blue, yellow, orange, or red typhoon warnings (based on standards issued by the China Meteorological Administration), minimize outdoor activities and stay away from seaside areas, rivers, low-lying zones, and temporary structures.
- Inspect windows, balcony flower pots, and outdoor air conditioning units in advance. Clear drainage ditches and secure outdoor items.
- Prepare emergency supplies such as flashlights, power banks, drinking water, common medications, and basic first-aid kits.
- Criteria for school and work suspensions may vary by location; please refer to notifications issued by local authorities.
Although typhoons do not frequently "visit" Liaoning, coastal residents should remain vigilant. Advance preparation is always better than last-minute response. For real-time typhoon tracks, visit TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com).
This article is typhoonsay's original copy content, and the local policy standards are based on the local government's latest release.