1975–76 South Pacific cyclone season

The 1975–76 South Pacific cyclone season was the first South Pacific cyclone season to include male names.

1975–76 South Pacific cyclone season
Season summary map
Seasonal boundaries
First system formedJuly 31, 1975
Last system dissipatedApril 30, 1976
Strongest storm
NameDavid
 • Maximum winds155 km/h (100 mph)
(11-minute sustained)
 • Lowest pressure945 hPa (mbar)
Seasonal statistics
Total disturbances6
Tropical cyclones6
Severe tropical cyclones3
Total fatalitiesUnknown
Total damageUnknown
Related articles
South Pacific tropical cyclone seasons
1973–74, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1977–78

Systems

Tropical Storm 01P

Tropical storm (SSHWS)
 
DurationJuly 31 – August 4
Peak intensity85 km/h (50 mph) (1-min);

Tropical Depression Charlotte

Tropical depression (SSHWS)
 
DurationNovember 18 – November 19
Peak intensity30 km/h (15 mph) (1-min);
1007 hPa (mbar)

Severe Tropical Cyclone David

Category 3 severe tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Category 3 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
 
DurationJanuary 11 - January 17 – February 4 - February 21
Peak intensity155 km/h (100 mph) (10-min);
945 hPa (mbar)

Tropical Cyclone Elsa

Category 2 tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
 
DurationJanuary 20 – January 26
Peak intensity95 km/h (60 mph) (10-min);
983 hPa (mbar)

Severe Tropical Cyclone Frances

Category 3 severe tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
 
DurationFebruary 2 – February 10
Peak intensity130 km/h (80 mph) (10-min);
965 hPa (mbar)

Tropical Depression George

Tropical depression (Australian scale)
 
DurationMarch 9 – March 13
Peak intensity30 km/h (15 mph) (10-min);
1006 hPa (mbar)

Tropical Cyclone Hope

Category 1 tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
 
DurationMarch 17 – March 17
Peak intensity65 km/h (40 mph) (10-min);
990 hPa (mbar)

Tropical Cyclone Jan

Category 1 tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
 
DurationApril 16 – April 22
Peak intensity85 km/h (50 mph) (10-min);
980 hPa (mbar)

Severe Tropical Cyclone Watorea

Category 3 severe tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
 
DurationApril 27 – April 30
Peak intensity130 km/h (80 mph) (10-min);
968 hPa (mbar)

Season effects

1975–76 South Pacific cyclone season
NameDates activePeak intensityAreas affectedDamage
(US$)
DeathsRefs
CategoryWind speedPressure
Unnamed July 31 – August 4Category 2 tropical cyclone110 km/h (70 mph)981 hPa (28.97 inHg)New Caledonia NoneNone[1]
Charlotte January 12 – 22Category 2 tropical cyclone100 km/h (65 mph)980 hPa (28.94 inHg)None NoneNone
David January 19 – 23Category 3 severe tropical cyclone155 km/h (100 mph)945 hPa (27.91 inHg)Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Queensland NoneNone
Elsa January 24 – February 5Category 3 severe tropical cyclone155 km/h (100 mph)965 hPa (28.50 inHg) NoneNone
Frances March 4 – 13Category 3 severe tropical cyclone155 km/h (100 mph)965 hPa (28.50 inHg) NoneNone
George March 9 – 13Category 3 severe tropical cyclone155 km/h (100 mph)965 hPa (28.50 inHg) NoneNone
Hope March 17Category 1 tropical cyclone85 km/h (50 mph)980 hPa (28.94 inHg) NoneNone
Jan April 16 – 22Category 1 tropical cyclone85 km/h (50 mph)980 hPa (28.94 inHg) NoneNone
Watorea April 27 – 30Category 3 severe tropical cyclone130 km/h (80 mph)968 hPa (28.59 inHg) NoneNone
Season aggregates
9 systemsJuly 31, 1975 – April 30, 1976155 km/h (100 mph)945 hPa (27.91 inHg)

See also

  • Atlantic hurricane seasons: 1975, 1976
  • Eastern Pacific hurricane seasons: 1975, 1976
  • Western Pacific typhoon seasons: 1975, 1976
  • North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons: 1975, 1976

References