Weather Forecast: Afternoon Showers Expected Nationwide with Continued Heat

On Monday, June 29, scattered showers are expected across the country, but the heat will persist with daytime temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, showers of 5 to 10 millimeters are likely from noon to evening in areas including the inland regions of Seoul and Gyeonggi, the mountainous areas of Gangwon, the inland regions of Chungcheong, Jeolla, and western Gyeongnam.

Morning low temperatures are forecasted to range from 15 to 21 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs will be between 24 and 33 degrees Celsius. For the time being, daytime temperatures are expected to remain above 30 degrees Celsius in many inland areas.

Wave heights are predicted to be 0.5 to 1.0 meters in the East and South Seas, and about 0.5 meters in the West Sea. Offshore wave heights are expected to be 0.5 to 1.0 meters in all three seas.

Regionally, Seoul will see temperatures between 21 and 32 degrees Celsius with afternoon showers, while Incheon is expected to be 20 to 29 degrees and Suwon 20 to 30 degrees, both experiencing mostly cloudy weather. In Gangwon, Chuncheon will have temperatures of 20 to 31 degrees with afternoon showers anticipated, while Gangneung will remain mostly cloudy with temperatures between 19 and 27 degrees. In Chungcheong, Cheongju (20 to 32 degrees), Daejeon (20 to 32 degrees), and Sejong (19 to 32 degrees) are all expected to have afternoon showers. In Honam, Jeonju and Gwangju will both see temperatures of 20 to 31 degrees with afternoon showers forecasted. In Yeongnam, Daegu will be clear with temperatures ranging from 19 to 32 degrees, while Busan (19 to 27 degrees), Ulsan (17 to 27 degrees), and Changwon (18 to 28 degrees) will also experience mostly clear weather. Jeju is expected to be 20 to 26 degrees, starting clear in the morning but becoming cloudy in the afternoon.