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Wind speed records are typically measured using 1-minute sustained winds, the standard used by JTWC and PAGASA, while some other agencies use 10-minute averages that produce lower figures for the same storm.
Strongest Typhoons to Hit the Philippines
| Typhoon | Year | Peak Winds | Landfall Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goni (Rolly) | 2020 | 315 km/h | Catanduanes |
| Haiyan (Yolanda) | 2013 | 305-315 km/h | Eastern Samar, Leyte |
| Meranti (Ferdie) | 2016 | 305 km/h | Itbayat, Batanes |
| Bopha (Pablo) | 2012 | 260 km/h | Davao Oriental (strongest on Mindanao) |
| Reming | 2006 | 320 km/h gust | Catanduanes (PAGASA station record) |
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Average Annual Typhoons
On average, roughly 19 to 20 tropical cyclones enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility each year, with about 9 making landfall or crossing the archipelago.
Costliest Typhoon
The costliest typhoon in Philippine history is Haiyan (Yolanda), with total damages estimated at roughly PHP 95.48 billion.
Deadliest Typhoon
The deadliest typhoon in Philippine recorded history is Haiyan (Yolanda), which killed more than 6,300 people as it crossed the Visayas in November 2013.
Earliest Typhoon
The earliest typhoon of a given year refers to the first named tropical cyclone to affect the Philippines, occasionally forming as early as January in years with active early-season conditions.
Latest Typhoon
The latest typhoon of a given year refers to the final named tropical cyclone to affect the Philippines, sometimes forming as late as December during an extended season.
Peak Typhoon Season
Peak typhoon season in the Philippines runs roughly from July through October, when the majority of the country's annual tropical cyclones typically form or make landfall.
This definition is part of the azifind.com Typhoon Wiki, informed by PAGASA and the World Bank/GFDRR catastrophe risk data used across our province pages. View all Typhoon Wiki terms →