The Typhoon Banyan (201120)

The SummaryTyphoon Banyan (international code 201120) is a 2011 Northwest Pacific typhoon; peak intensity Tropical Storm, max wind 18m/s, minimum central pressure 998hPa, not in China Landfall, 2011-10-14 was numbered off, recording 19 track points.

Typhoon Banyan, international code 201120, international name Banyan, 2011 Northwest Pacific typhoon. Formed: 2011-10-11 14:00:00, ended: 2011-10-14 11:00:00. Peak intensity: Tropical Storm, minimum central pressure: 998 hPa, max wind: 18m/s.

Typhoon Banyan Route

Typhoon Banyan at 2011-10-11 14:00:00 at 8.6°N, 128.3°E over the Northwest Pacific; initial intensity: Tropical Storm.

It peaked at Tropical Storm intensity with max winds of 18 m/s (~65 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 998hPa, recorded at 2011-10-11 14:00:00.

2011-10-14 11:00:00 After, Typhoon Banyan gradually weakened and was numbered off on 2011-10-14 11:00:00 was numbered off; its lifecycle recorded 19 track points.

Typhoon Banyan trajectory

Track Track and Moving Features

2011年第20号Typhoon “Banyan”的生命史较短, 从 formed到消散历时约3天. 观测数据显示, 该系统自2011年10月11日14时在Philippines以E洋面 (8.6°N, 128.3°E) formed后, 整体呈现稳定的NW toward MovingTrend. 在初始阶段 (10月11日至12日上午) , Typhoon 中心The latitude从8.6°N缓慢N移至10.3°N, During由128.3°EW进至124.3°E, Moving路径较为平直.

It is worth noting that between 14 and 20 a.m. on October 12, Typhoon's central latitude jumped significantly, rising from 10.3°N rapidly to 12.2°N, showing its speed accelerated or enhanced by the influence of guided airflow. subsequently, the systeminedNNW, reaching the most W-side position (12.6°N, 119.9°E) until about 08 a.m. on October 13 .

Intensity Evolution and Historical Comparison

In terms of intensity, “Banyan” shows a typical “birth-and-top” characteristic. Data show that at the beginning of its formed (October 11, 14 am) it reached Tropical Storm intensity with max winds of 18m/s, minimum pressure 998hPa. In 30 hours afterwards, the intensity remained stable, the air pressure remaining at 998hPa. However, since October 12, 23 pm, the system began to weaken, decline to Nameless, max wind dropped to 16m/s, Pressure rose back to 1002hPa.

Its peak intensity (Tropical Storm, 998hPa) was equal to the 23rd Typhoon “Banyan” in 2022, but far weaker at the 12th Typhoon “Banyan” in 2017 (Severe Typhoon, 950hPa) and the 7th Typhoon “Banyan” in 2005 (Severe Tropical Storm, 980hPa).

Route of Typhoon Banyan

TimeThe latitudeDuringIntensityWind (m/s)Pressure (hPa)Moving toward
2011-10-11 14:00:008.6°N128.3°ETropical Storm18998NW
2011-10-11 20:00:009.3°N126.8°ETropical Storm18998NW
2011-10-12 02:00:0010.1°N125.4°ETropical Storm18998NWW
2011-10-12 08:00:0010.3°N124.3°ETropical Storm18998NWW
2011-10-12 14:00:0011.9°N122.9°ETropical Storm18998NWW
2011-10-12 20:00:0012.2°N121.7°ETropical Storm18998NWW
2011-10-12 23:00:0012.2°N121.3°ENameless161002NW
2011-10-13 02:00:0012.6°N120.8°ENameless161002NW
2011-10-13 05:00:0012.7°N120.4°ENameless161002NW
2011-10-13 08:00:0012.6°N119.9°ENameless161002NWW
2011-10-13 11:00:0012.6°N119.6°ENameless161002NWW
2011-10-13 14:00:0013.4°N119°ENameless161000NW
2011-10-13 17:00:0013.8°N118.4°ENameless161000NNW
2011-10-13 20:00:0014.2°N118.1°ENameless161000NW
2011-10-13 23:00:0014.4°N117.9°ENameless161000NW
2011-10-14 02:00:0015.3°N117.7°ENameless161000NW
2011-10-14 05:00:0016°N117.7°ENameless161000NNW
2011-10-14 08:00:0016.8°N117.5°ENameless151004NNW
2011-10-14 11:00:0017.5°N117.2°ENameless151006NNW

Common Questions

Banyan is the 2011 Typhoon.

International code for Typhoon Banyan is 201120, is the 2011 number 20 Typhoon, international name Banyan.

What is the most powerful Typhoon Banyan?

Typhoon Banyan peak intensity is Tropical Storm, max wind 18m/s, minimum central pressure 998 hPa.

Is the Typhoon Banyan Landfall?

According to records, the Typhoon Banyan is not in our coastal Landfall.

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

TyphoonSays (taifengshuo.com) provides typhoon Banyan's Track history map, multinational meteorological agency Forecast comparison, wind range with IntensityTrend, page address: https://taifengshuo.com/typhoon/201120.

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