1976–77 South Pacific cyclone season Tropical 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
First system formed December 9, 1976 Last system dissipated April 23, 1977 Name Robert • Maximum winds130 km/h (80 mph)11-minute sustained ) • Lowest pressure965 hPa (mbar )
Total disturbances 9 Tropical cyclones 9 Severe tropical cyclones 2 Total fatalities Unknown Total damage Unknown
South Pacific tropical cyclone seasons 1974–75 , 1975–76 , 1976–77 , 1977–78 , 1978–79
Systems
Tropical Cyclone Kim
Duration December 9 – December 13 Peak intensity 100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min); hPa (mbar )
Tropical Cyclone Laurie
Duration December 11 – December 12 Peak intensity 100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min); hPa (mbar )
Tropical Cyclone Marion
Duration January 11 – January 21 Peak intensity 100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min); hPa (mbar )
Severe Tropical Cyclone June
Duration January 19 – January 26 Peak intensity 130 km/h (80 mph) (10-min); hPa (mbar )
Unnamed Tropical Cyclone
Duration February 3 – February 9 Peak intensity 75 km/h (45 mph) (10-min); hPa (mbar )
Unnamed Tropical Cyclone
Duration February 20 – February 24 Peak intensity 75 km/h (45 mph) (10-min); hPa (mbar )
Tropical Cyclone Norman
Duration March 9 – March 24 Peak intensity 100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min); hPa (mbar )
Tropical Cyclone Pat
Duration March 17 – March 18 Peak intensity 100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min); hPa (mbar )
Severe Tropical Cyclone Robert
Duration April 16 – April 23 Peak intensity 130 km/h (80 mph) (10-min); hPa (mbar )
Season effects
Name
Dates
Peak intensity
Areas affected
Damage(USD )
Deaths
Ref(s).
Category Wind speed
Pressure
Kim December 9 – 13 Category 2 tropical cyclone km/h (65 mph) hPa (28.94 inHg)[ 1]
Laurie December 11 – 12 Category 2 tropical cyclone km/h (65 mph) hPa (28.94 inHg)[ 2]
Marion January 11 – 21 Category 2 tropical cyclone km/h (65 mph) hPa (28.94 inHg)Vanuatu Unknown None [ 3]
June January 24 – February 5 Category 3 severe tropical cyclone km/h (80 mph) hPa (28.50 inHg)
Unnamed February 3 – 9 Category 1 tropical cyclone km/h (40 mph) hPa (29.23 inHg)
Unnamed February 20 – 24 Category 1 tropical cyclone km/h (40 mph) hPa (29.23 inHg)
Norman March 9 – 24 Category 2 tropical cyclone km/h (65 mph) hPa (28.94 inHg)[ 4]
Pat March 17 – 18 Category 2 tropical cyclone km/h (65 mph) hPa (28.94 inHg)[ 5]
Robert April 16 – 23 Category 3 severe tropical cyclone km/h (80 mph) hPa (28.50 inHg)[ 6]
Season aggregates
8 systems December 9 – April 23 km/h (80 mph) 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 External links
Cyclones Hurricanes Typhoons Non-seasonal lists
