The Typhoon Kim (197716)

The SummaryTyphoon Kim (international code 197716) is a 1977 Northwest Pacific typhoon; peak intensity Super Typhoon, max wind 64m/s, minimum central pressure 920hPa, not in China Landfall, 1977-11-17 was numbered off, recording 44 track points.

Typhoon Kim, international code 197716, international name KIM, 1977 Northwest Pacific typhoon. Formed: 1977-11-06 06:00:00, ended: 1977-11-17 00:00:00. Peak intensity: Super Typhoon, minimum central pressure: 920 hPa, max wind: 64m/s.

Overview of Typhoon Kim

Typhoon Kim at 1977-11-06 06:00:00 at 10.8°N, 153.2°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Nameless.

It peaked at Super Typhoon intensity with max winds of 64 m/s (~230 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 920hPa, recorded at 1977-11-10 06:00:00.

Typhoon Kim gradually weakened and was numbered off on 1977-11-17 00:00:00 was numbered off; its lifecycle recorded 44 track points.

Analysis of Typhoon Kim

Path and Moving Characteristics

Typhoon Kim (197716) at 1977年11月6日06时在Northwest Pacific洋面 formed, 初始Position为10.8°N, 153.2°E. 在其生命史初期, 系统呈现稳定的W toward MovingTrend. 从11月6日至11月10日, Typhoon 中心The latitude由10.8°N缓慢N抬至15.1°N, During则从153.2°E快速W移至135.5°E, 表明其受副热带高压S侧引导气流影响显著, Moving路径较为平直.

It is worth noting that after the Typhoon reached the most W-side Position (14.9°N, 132.2°E) on November 10th, 18th, there was a subtle change in Moving direction. In the following days, although the latitude did not change much (maintained between 14.6°N-14.8°N), but the length continued toward W toward 121.9°E. Until November 14th, the path showed a noticeable twist, the center began toward NE, the latitude rapidly climbed from 15.8°N to 21.8°N, the length also turned from 118.5°E back to 125.4°E. Thro the life cycle, Kim Landfall did not advance any land, always in marine activity, and finally at November 1700 at 21.8°N, the 125.4°E

Intensity Analysis

Kim的Intensity演变呈现出“快速增强, 长期维持, 急剧减弱”的典型特征. formed初期仅为Nameless (12m/s) , 但在短短3天内, 即11月8日12时已 intensified into Typhoon (33m/s) . 随后Go to 爆发式增强期, 11月9日06时已达Super Typhoon级别 (53m/s) , 并 at 11月10日18时达到peak intensity, max wind 录得64m/s.

During a five-day time period from November 9 to November 13, its Intensity alwaysined at the Super Typhoon level, wind speed fluctuating between 53m/s to 64m/s, showing deep heating structure and good environmental conditions support. however, November 14 at 12 a.m., its Intensity occurred a cliff-down, falling from the previous Super Typhoon to Tropical Storm (20m/s), then until dispersed, intensity no longer rising, onlyined at the Tropical Storm or Nameless level.

Comparison of historical names

Compared with previously the same name Typhoon, 1977 Kim and 1980 Kim (198009) and 1986 Kim (198627) both reached Super Typhoon level, reflecting the statistical characteristics of Severe Typhoon under that name. in comparison, 1983 Kim (198315) peaked only for Tropical Storm, 1971 Kim (197112) peaked for Severe Tropical Storm, intensity significantly weak.

Typhoon Kim routes

TimeThe latitudeDuringIntensityWind (m/s)Pressure (hPa)Moving toward
1977-11-06 06:00:0010.8°N153.2°ENameless121002
1977-11-06 18:00:0011.7°N151.6°ENameless17990
1977-11-07 06:00:0012.5°N149.8°ETropical Storm20990
1977-11-07 18:00:0013°N148.2°ETropical Storm23985
1977-11-08 06:00:0013.4°N146.2°ESevere Tropical Storm28980
1977-11-08 18:00:0013.8°N142.9°ETyphoon 41965
1977-11-09 06:00:0014.3°N139.8°ESuper Typhoon53935
1977-11-09 18:00:0015°N136.9°ESuper Typhoon59930
1977-11-10 06:00:0015°N134.2°ESuper Typhoon64925
1977-11-10 18:00:0014.9°N132.2°ESuper Typhoon64920
1977-11-11 06:00:0014.8°N130.8°ESuper Typhoon59930
1977-11-11 18:00:0014.7°N129.5°ESuper Typhoon56940
1977-11-12 06:00:0014.6°N128.2°ESuper Typhoon53940
1977-11-12 18:00:0014.6°N126.3°ESuper Typhoon53935
1977-11-13 06:00:0014.7°N124.2°ESuper Typhoon56925
1977-11-13 18:00:0014.8°N121.9°ESuper Typhoon56935
1977-11-14 06:00:0015.4°N119.5°ETyphoon 33960
1977-11-14 18:00:0016.2°N118.1°ENameless17980
1977-11-15 06:00:0017°N118.2°ETropical Storm20990
1977-11-15 18:00:0018.5°N119°ETropical Storm20994
1977-11-16 06:00:0020.2°N121.1°ENameless171000
1977-11-16 18:00:0021.3°N123.8°ENameless151006
1977-11-17 00:00:0021.8°N125.4°ENameless151006

Sampled rows shown; all 44 track points are available on the interactive map or via the public API .

Common Questions

Typhoon Kim was the 1977 Typhoon.

Typhoon Kim's international code is 197716, is the 16th Typhoon of 1977, international name KIM.

What is the highest level of Typhoon Kim?

Typhoon Kim peak intensity is Super Typhoon, max wind 64m/s, minimum central pressure 920 hPa.

Typhoon Kimlandfall?

According to records, Typhoon Kim is not in our coastal landfall.

Where can I view typhoon Kim's live track map?

TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides typhoon Kim's Track history map, multinational meteorological agency Forecast comparison, windshield range with IntensityTrend, page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/197716.

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