Archive OverviewTyphoon 16 (international code 195616) is a 1956 Northwest Pacific typhoon; peak intensity Tropical Storm, max wind 20m/s, minimum central pressure 998hPa, not in China Landfall, 1956-08-10 was numbered off, recorded 7 track points.
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CMA Best Track final data
| Max Wind | The minimum air pressure. |
| CMA track data | 20 m/s | 998 hPa |
| Final best-track value | 20 m/s | 998 hPa |
During a Typhoon's active period, live published values are operational positioning data. After the Typhoon ends, the CMA combines more complete observational data to produce the best-track dataset, which is generally used for academic research and historical rankings. Data sources: CMA Tropical Cyclone Best Track Dataset (compiled using IBTrACS v04r01); wind speeds are converted from knots to m/s and rounded.
Overview of Typhoon 16
At 00:00 on 1956-08-09, Typhoon No. 16 was located over the Northwest Pacific at 14.2°N, 127.5°E. Initial intensity: Tropical Depression.
It peaked at Tropical Storm intensity with max winds of 20 m/s (~72 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 998hPa, recorded at 1956-08-09 18:00.
After 12:00 on 1956-08-10, Typhoon No. 16 gradually weakened and was dissipated. Its lifecycle includes 7 track points.
Route data for Typhoon 16
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Moving Toward |
|---|
| 08-09 00:00 | 14.2°N 127.5°E | Tropical Depression | 12 m/s 1002 hPa | - |
| 08-09 06:00 | 15°N 126.6°E | Tropical Depression | 17 m/s 1000 hPa | - |
| 08-09 12:00 | 15.7°N 125.7°E | Tropical Depression | 17 m/s 1000 hPa | - |
| 08-09 18:00 | 16.4°N 124.6°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s 998 hPa | - |
| 08-10 00:00 | 17.1°N 123.3°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 1000 hPa | - |
| 08-10 06:00 | 18°N 121.4°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s 1000 hPa | - |
| 08-10 12:00 | 18.9°N 120.1°E | Tropical Depression | 10 m/s - hPa | - |
FAQ
Typhoon 16 was the 1956 Typhoon.
The international code for Typhoon 16 is 1956; typhoon 16 is 1956.
What is the highest level of Typhoon 16?
Typhoon 16 peak intensity is Tropical Storm, max wind 20m/s, minimum central pressure 998 hPa.
Is the Typhoon 16 landfall?
According to records, the Typhoon 16 was not in our coastal landfall.
Where can I view Typhoon 16's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides track history for typhoon 16, forecast comparison, wind range with IntensityTrend, page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/195616.
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