[Quick Archive Overview]Typhoon RITA (CMAcode19639008, not included in that year's code sequence) was a 1963 Northwest Pacific typhoon; peak intensity: typhoon, maximum wind: 35m/s, minimum central pressure: 993hPa, no landfall in China, final advisory on 1963-12-22, with 29 track points recorded throughout.
Code explanation: 19639008 is the CMA internal code. This tropical cyclone is recorded in the China Meteorological Administration best-track dataset, but it was not included in the 1963 code sequence, so it does not occupy a sequence number for that year.
Track data sources: China Meteorological Administration Tropical Cyclone Best Track Dataset (CMA-STI); wind speeds are 2-minute sustained wind speeds.
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Full track history of Typhoon RITA
Typhoon RITA at 1963-12-15 08:00 at 12°N, 130.8°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Depression.
It peaked at Typhoon intensity with max winds of 35 m/s (~126 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 993hPa, recorded at 1963-12-18 14:00.
After 08:00 on December 22, 1963, Typhoon RITA gradually weakened and was final advisory at 08:00 that day. Its lifecycle included 29 recorded track points.
Typhoon RITA track data table
| Time | Position | Intensity | Wind · Pressure | Move toward |
|---|
| 12-15 08:00 | 12°N
130.8°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1010 hPa | - |
| 12-15 20:00 | 12.2°N
128.5°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1006 hPa | W |
| 12-16 08:00 | 13°N
126.6°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1004 hPa | WNW |
| 12-16 20:00 | 14.5°N
125.3°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1002 hPa | NW |
| 12-17 08:00 | 15.7°N
124.4°E | Tropical Storm | 20 m/s
1000 hPa | NW |
| 12-17 20:00 | 17.5°N
124.1°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
1000 hPa | N |
| 12-18 08:00 | 18.7°N
124.7°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
996 hPa | NE |
| 12-18 20:00 | 19.3°N
126.4°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 30 m/s
996 hPa | E |
| 12-19 08:00 | 19.5°N
128.5°E | Severe Tropical Storm | 25 m/s
1000 hPa | E |
| 12-19 20:00 | 19.6°N
130.7°E | Tropical Depression | 15 m/s
1006 hPa | E |
| 12-20 08:00 | 20°N
135°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1010 hPa | E |
| 12-20 20:00 | 22.2°N
140.9°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1012 hPa | ENE |
| 12-21 08:00 | 25.2°N
144.8°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1012 hPa | NE |
| 12-21 20:00 | 26.5°N
148.6°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1012 hPa | ENE |
| 12-22 08:00 | 29.1°N
153.1°E | Tropical Depression | - m/s
1010 hPa | NE |
Sampled rows shown; all 29 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .
FAQ
Which numbered typhoon of 1963 was Typhoon RITA?
Typhoon RITA's 19639008 is the internal code assigned by the CMA. It was not included in the 1963 code sequence (the CMA best-track record includes it, but it was not coded that year); its international name is RITA.
Where does Typhoon RITA's track data come from?
Track data sources: China Meteorological Administration Tropical Cyclone Best Track Dataset (CMA-STI); wind speeds are 2-minute sustained wind speeds.
What was the peak intensity of Typhoon RITA?
Typhoon RITA peak intensity is Typhoon , max wind 35m/s, minimum central pressure 993 hPa.
Did Typhoon RITA make landfall?
According to historical records, Typhoon RITA did not make landfall along China's coast.
Where can I view typhoon RITA's live track map?
TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides Typhoon RITA’s track history, forecasts from multiple meteorological agencies, wind circle coverage, and intensity trends. Page URL: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/19639008.
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