1976–77 South Pacific cyclone season

The 1976–77 South Pacific cyclone season began with a system began with the formation of Cyclone Kim on December 9, 1976, and ended with the dissipation of Cyclone Robert on April 23, 1977. The majority of systems were Category 2 strength, with two each falling into Categories 1 and 3. There were no storms of Category 4 or higher.

1976–77 South Pacific cyclone season
Season summary map
Seasonal boundaries
First system formedDecember 9, 1976
Last system dissipatedApril 23, 1977
Strongest storm
NameRobert
 • Maximum winds130 km/h (80 mph)
(11-minute sustained)
 • Lowest pressure965 hPa (mbar)
Seasonal statistics
Total disturbances9
Tropical cyclones9
Severe tropical cyclones2
Total fatalitiesUnknown
Total damageUnknown
Related articles
South Pacific tropical cyclone seasons
1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1977–78, 1978–79

Systems

Tropical Cyclone Kim

Category 2 tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
 
DurationDecember 9 – December 13
Peak intensity100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min);
980 hPa (mbar)

Tropical Cyclone Laurie

Category 2 tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
 
DurationDecember 11 – December 12
Peak intensity100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min);
980 hPa (mbar)

Tropical Cyclone Marion

Category 2 tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
 
DurationJanuary 11 – January 21
Peak intensity100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min);
980 hPa (mbar)

Severe Tropical Cyclone June

Category 3 severe tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
 
DurationJanuary 19 – January 26
Peak intensity130 km/h (80 mph) (10-min);
965 hPa (mbar)

Unnamed Tropical Cyclone

Category 1 tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
 
DurationFebruary 3 – February 9
Peak intensity75 km/h (45 mph) (10-min);
990 hPa (mbar)

Unnamed Tropical Cyclone

Category 1 tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
 
DurationFebruary 20 – February 24
Peak intensity75 km/h (45 mph) (10-min);
990 hPa (mbar)

Tropical Cyclone Norman

Category 2 tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
 
DurationMarch 9 – March 24
Peak intensity100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min);
980 hPa (mbar)

Tropical Cyclone Pat

Category 2 tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Tropical storm (SSHWS)
 
DurationMarch 17 – March 18
Peak intensity100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min);
980 hPa (mbar)

Severe Tropical Cyclone Robert

Category 3 severe tropical cyclone (Australian scale)
Category 1 tropical cyclone (SSHWS)
 
DurationApril 16 – April 23
Peak intensity130 km/h (80 mph) (10-min);
965 hPa (mbar)

Season effects

Name Dates Peak intensity Areas affected Damage
(USD) 		Deaths Refs
Category Wind speed Pressure
Kim December 9 – 13 Category 2 tropical cyclone 100 km/h (65 mph) 980 hPa (28.94 inHg) [1]
Laurie December 11 – 12 Category 2 tropical cyclone 100 km/h (65 mph) 980 hPa (28.94 inHg) [2]
Marion January 11 – 21 Category 2 tropical cyclone 100 km/h (65 mph) 980 hPa (28.94 inHg) Vanuatu Unknown None [3]
June January 24 – February 5 Category 3 severe tropical cyclone 130 km/h (80 mph) 965 hPa (28.50 inHg)
Unnamed February 3 – 9 Category 1 tropical cyclone 65 km/h (40 mph) 990 hPa (29.23 inHg)
Unnamed February 20 – 24 Category 1 tropical cyclone 65 km/h (40 mph) 990 hPa (29.23 inHg)
Norman March 9 – 24 Category 2 tropical cyclone 100 km/h (65 mph) 980 hPa (28.94 inHg) [4]
Pat March 17 – 18 Category 2 tropical cyclone 100 km/h (65 mph) 980 hPa (28.94 inHg) [5]
Robert April 16 – 23 Category 3 severe tropical cyclone 130 km/h (80 mph) 965 hPa (28.50 inHg) [6]
Season aggregates
8 systems December 9 – April 23 130 km/h (80 mph) 965 hPa (28.50 inHg)

See also

  • Atlantic hurricane seasons: 1976, 1977
  • Eastern Pacific hurricane seasons: 1976, 1977
  • Western Pacific typhoon seasons: 1976, 1977
  • North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons: 1976, 1977

References

  1. ^ 1976 Tropical Cyclone Kim (1976345S13179) (Report). International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  2. ^ 1976 Tropical Cyclone Laurie (1976346S11182) (Report). International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  3. ^ 1977 Tropical Cyclone Marion (1977011S12167) (Report). International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  4. ^ 1977 Tropical Cyclone Norman (1977068S11168) (Report). International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  5. ^ 1977 Tropical Cyclone Pat (1977074S19184) (Report). International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship. Retrieved November 19, 2022.
  6. ^ 1977 Tropical Cyclone Robert (1977106S12202) (Report). International Best Track Archive for Climate Stewardship. Retrieved November 19, 2022.