1978–79 South Pacific cyclone season

The 1978–79 South Pacific cyclone season ran year-round from July 1 to June 30. Tropical cyclone activity in the Southern Hemisphere reaches its peak from mid-February to early March.

1978–79 South Pacific cyclone season

December 27, 1978

April 17, 1979

Meli

155 km/h (100 mph)
(10-minute sustained)

945 hPa (mbar)

6 official, 2 unofficial

Unknown

December 27 – December 31

100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min);
980 hPa (mbar)

January 3 – January 9 (Exited basin)

130 km/h (80 mph) (10-min);
965 hPa (mbar)

January 29 – February 5

100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min);
980 hPa (mbar)

February 13 – February 15 (Exited basin)

100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min);
980 hPa (mbar)

February 21 – February 23

100 km/h (65 mph) (10-min);
980 hPa (mbar)

March 24 – March 31

155 km/h (100 mph) (10-min);
945 hPa (mbar)

Tropical Cyclone 11P: This storm moved in the circular path, entering the basin on February 3 and returning to the Australian region on February 6.

Tropical Cyclone 23P: This storm existed from March 30 to April 3.

Atlantic hurricane seasons: , 1979

1978

Eastern Pacific hurricane seasons: , 1979

1978

Western Pacific typhoon seasons: , 1979

1978

North Indian Ocean cyclone seasons: , 1979

1978–79 South Pacific cyclone season