For the time being, it will be very hot in most parts of the country, with the highest perceived temperature rising to 33-35 degrees Celsius.
Today and the day after tomorrow, there will be showers in most parts of the country.
Temperature >
For the time being, temperatures will be higher than average (low 13-20 degrees, high 24-28 degrees).
In particular, with heat wave warnings in effect for most parts of the country, the highest perceived temperature will rise to 33 to 35 degrees Celsius (over 35 degrees Celsius in southern Gyeonggi Province, Chungcheong Province, and the southern region), making it very hot.
Also, there will be many places experiencing tropical nights for the time being, so please take care of your health.
Tomorrow (the 18th) the lowest morning temperature will be 22-27 degrees, and the highest daytime temperature will be 26-35 degrees.
The lowest temperature in the morning tomorrow (the 19th) will be 22-27 degrees, and the highest temperature during the day will be 27-35 degrees.
Sky conditions and precipitation >
(Sky conditions) Today (17th) and tomorrow (18th) the whole country will occasionally see a lot of clouds, the day after tomorrow (19th) the central region will be mostly cloudy, and other regions will be mostly clear and gradually become cloudy starting in the morning.
(Rain showers today) Scattered rain showers will fall in some inland areas until tonight (18:00-24:00) today (17th), and in some inland and mountainous areas of northern Gyeonggi Province and northern Gangwon Province, rain showers will continue until dawn tomorrow (18th) (00:00-06:00).
Forecast rainfall due to showers (17th)
(Capital area, until dawn on the 18th) Seoul, northern Gyeonggi, West Sea 5 Islands: 5~40mm
(Gangwon-do, until dawn on the 18th) Gangwon inland and mountainous areas: 5~30mm
(Chungcheong region) Chungbuk: 5~30mm
(Jeolla Province) Gwangju/Jeollanam-do: 5~60mm/Jeollabuk-do: 5~40mm
(Gyeongsang Province) Daegu·Gyeongbuk, Ulsan·Gyeongnam inland: 5~40mm
Forecast rainfall (17th-18th)
(Gyeongsang Province) Ulleungdo and Dokdo: 10~40mm
(Rain showers tomorrow) There will be rain showers in most parts of the country tomorrow (the 18th) between the morning (09:00-12:00) and the evening (18:00-21:00).
Forecast rainfall due to showers (18th)
(Capital area) Seoul and eastern inland Gyeonggi: 5~30mm
(Gangwon-do) Gangwon central and southern inland and mountainous areas: 5~30mm
(Chungcheong region) Daejeon, Sejong, Chungnam, Chungbuk: 5~30mm
(Jeolla region) Gwangju, Jeollanam-do, Jeollabuk-do: 5~40mm
(Gyeongsang Province) Daegu, Gyeongbuk, Gyeongnam inland: 5~40mm
(Jeju Island) Jeju Island: 5~20mm
(Rain showers tomorrow) There will be showers in most parts of the country between the afternoon (12:00-18:00) and evening (18:00-21:00).
Forecast rainfall due to showers (19th)
(Capital area) Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi: 5~20mm
(Gangwon-do) Gangwon inland/mountainous area: 5~20mm
(Chungcheong region) Daejeon, Sejong, inland Chungnam, central and northern Chungbuk: 5~20mm
(Gyeongsang Province) Daegu·Gyeongbuk, Ulsan·Gyeongnam inland: 5~40mm
(Rain tomorrow) It will rain occasionally in Jeju Island from the morning (6:00-9:00) and in the southern coast of Jeollanam-do from the afternoon (12:00-18:00).
Forecast rainfall (19th)
(Jeolla Province) South Jeolla Coast: 5~40mm
(Gyeongsang Province) Ulleungdo and Dokdo: 20~60mm
(Jeju Island) Jeju Island (excluding the northern part): 20~60mm (over 80mm in many places)/Northern part of Jeju Island: 10~40mm
In areas where showers fall until the day after tomorrow (the 19th), there will be thunderstorms and lightning with gusts of wind. In the Jeolla region and inland Gyeongnam, there will be places with heavy showers of 20 to 30 mm per hour, and other areas with around 20 mm per hour. In addition, in Jeju Island, there will be places with very heavy rain of 30 to 50 mm per hour.
In addition, there will be places where heavy rain or showers fall in areas without observation equipment, such as around highways, and heavy rain may temporarily fall while concentrated in a narrow area for a short period of time, and there will be large differences in the amount of precipitation even within the same area.
Note >
(Fog) From dawn (00:00) to morning (09:00) tomorrow (18th), there will be places with thick fog with visibility less than 200m, mainly in the inland areas of Jeollanam-do, and other inland areas with fog with visibility less than 1km.
In particular, roads adjacent to rivers, lakes, or valleys may have thicker fog than the surrounding areas, so please drive slowly and pay special attention to traffic safety to avoid damage such as rear-end collisions.
Meanwhile, due to thick fog, there may be disruptions to aircraft operations at the airport, so air passengers are advised to check flight information in advance.
(Maritime) Starting tomorrow (the 18th), winds will blow very strongly at 30-70 km/h (9-20 m/s) in the southern seas off Jeju Island and the eastern seas off the South Sea, and the day after tomorrow (the 19th) in the seas off Jeju Island, the southern seas off the South Sea, and the southern seas off the West Sea, and waves will be very high at 1.5-4.0 m (maximum 5.0 m).
In particular, starting tomorrow night, the wind will blow very strongly at 35 to 85 km/h (10 to 24 m/s) in the southern outer seas of Jeju Island and the eastern outer seas of the South Sea, and the day after tomorrow in the southern outer seas of the West Sea and the southern inner seas of Jeju Island, and waves will be very high at 3.0 to 5.0 m.
Also, today (the 17th) there will be thunderstorms and lightning along with strong winds in the West Sea, South Sea, and Jeju Island waters, so please be careful of maritime accidents.
(Swell) For the time being, high waves caused by swells will likely surge strongly onto white sand beaches or overtake reefs and breakwaters along the Jeju and southern coasts, so please be careful of coastal safety accidents.
In particular, starting tomorrow (the 18th), waves will be very high and strong swells will flow into the Jeju Island coast, which may cross coastal roads in some places and there is a possibility of flooding in low-lying areas, so please be careful to avoid damage.
(Caution) For the time being, the moon’s gravity will be strong, and the sea level will be high. As the sea level will be even higher during high tide, please be careful to prevent flooding in low-lying coastal areas, and pay special attention to coastal safety accidents.
Meanwhile, tomorrow night (the 18th) on the southern coast and Jeju Island coast, there is a high tide period, so waves of around 1.5m may cause coastal casualties. Please refrain from approaching the coast to avoid casualties.
Chuseok Holiday Forecast >
(Chuseok Weather on the 17th) With occasional cloudiness across the country, there will be scattered showers in some inland areas until tonight (the 17th), and in the northern Gyeonggi and northern Gangwon inland and mountainous areas, the rain will continue until dawn tomorrow (the 18th). In areas where the showers stop at night, there will be places where you can see the full moon through the clouds.
Moonrise times in major cities on Chuseok (17th) (Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute data)
Seoul 18:17 Incheon 18:18 Suwon 18:16 Gangneung 18:09 Chuncheon 18:14 Daejeon 18:14 Sejong 18:15 Cheongju 18:14 Daegu 18:09 Busan 18:06 Ulsan 18:06 Gwangju 18:15 Jeonju 18:15 Jeju 18:15
(18th-19th) With occasional clouds throughout the country, there will be showers in most parts of the country from the morning to the evening of the 18th, and on the 19th, rain will fall in Jeju Island from the morning and in the southern coast of Jeollanam-do from the afternoon, and showers will fall in most parts of the country from the afternoon to the evening.
(Fog Outlook) During the Chuseok holiday period, there will be thick fog in inland areas from dawn to morning, so please be careful when driving.
(Marine weather on the 17th to 19th) Starting tomorrow (the 18th), starting from the southern seas off Jeju Island and the eastern outer seas of the South Sea, and the day after tomorrow (the 19th), winds will blow very strongly at 30 to 70 km/h (9 to 20 m/s) and waves will be very high at 1.5 to 4.0 m (maximum 5.0 m) in the seas off Jeju Island, the southern western sea, and the southern western sea.
In particular, starting tomorrow night, the wind will blow very strongly at 35 to 85 km/h (10 to 24 m/s) in the southern outer seas of Jeju Island and the eastern outer seas of the South Sea, and the day after tomorrow in the southern outer seas of the West Sea and the southern inner seas of Jeju Island, and waves will be very high at 3.0 to 5.0 m.
Also, today (the 17th) there will be thunderstorms and lightning along with strong winds in the West Sea, South Sea, and Jeju Island waters, so please be careful of maritime accidents.
Meanwhile, the sea level will be high for the time being, and the sea level will be even higher during high tide, so please be careful to prevent flooding in low-lying coastal areas, and pay special attention to coastal safety accidents.
Barometer Status and Outlook >
Today (the 17th) we will be at the edge of a high pressure area moving eastward over the East Sea.
Tomorrow (the 18th) and the day after tomorrow (the 19th) we will be on the edge of a high pressure area moving from northeastern China to the East Sea.
Forecast volatility >
The forecast may change depending on the development and path of Typhoon Pulasan No. 14, the low-latitude tropical depression, the upper-level low-pressure trough, and other atmospheric pressure systems around Korea.
Predicted to continue in various regions, providing some relief from the oppressive heat.
South Korea Weather Forecast: Sweltering Heat and Heavy Showers Expected
As the summer season continues to scorch South Korea, the country is bracing itself for sweltering heat and heavy showers over the next few days. According to the latest weather forecast, temperatures are expected to soar to alarming heights, with the perceived temperature reaching as high as 33-35 degrees Celsius in most parts of the country.
Heat Wave Warningsissued
Heat wave warnings have been issued for most parts of the country, with the southern region, including southern Gyeonggi Province and Chungcheong Province, expected to experience temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius. Citizens are advised to take necessary precautions to protect themselves from the heat, especially during the peak hours of 11 am to 3 pm.
Showers and Rainfall Expected
Scattered rain showers are expected to fall in some inland areas until tonight, with northern Gyeonggi Province and northern Gangwon Province experiencing continued showers until dawn tomorrow. The forecast rainfall due to showers is expected to range from 5-40mm in different regions, including the capital area, Gangwon-do, Chungcheong region, Jeolla Province, and Gyeongsang Province.
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