South Korea Forecast: Clouds in Central Regions; Rain Possible in Jeju and Parts of the South

Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on the 19th, as early-summer heat set in. [Photo=Yonhap]

The Korea Meteorological Administration forecast that Thursday the central region will see intermittent clouds, with rain possible in some areas.

In a briefing Wednesday, the agency said the central region will be “cloudy at times,” while the southern region and Jeju Island will be mostly overcast.

It said rain is expected in parts of Jeju from noon to 6 p.m.

From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., rain is forecast in southern North Chungcheong Province and in parts of eastern Jeolla and the Gyeongsang region, it said.

The agency added that, depending on conditions, a trace of drizzle of less than 0.1 millimeter could fall in parts of the southern coasts of South Jeolla and South Gyeongsang from midnight to 6 a.m.

Morning lows are forecast at 9 C in Seoul, 8 C in Suwon, 9 C in Incheon, 13 C in Busan, 11 C in Ulsan, 11 C in Daegu, 10 C in Gwangju, 8 C in Jeonju, 9 C in Daejeon, 9 C in Cheongju, 10 C in Gangneung, 6 C in Chuncheon and 10 C in Jeju.

Afternoon highs are expected to reach 23 C in Seoul, 22 C in Suwon, 21 C in Incheon, 18 C in Busan, 18 C in Ulsan, 21 C in Daegu, 20 C in Gwangju, 21 C in Jeonju, 22 C in Daejeon, 22 C in Cheongju, 19 C in Gangneung, 22 C in Chuncheon and 16 C in Jeju.

Fine dust and ultrafine dust levels are forecast to be “moderate” nationwide in both the morning and afternoon.

* This article has been translated by AI.

LEE KEONHEE