Heat Wave Continues with Highs Reaching 39 Degrees; Showers Expected in Central Regions

by Kang Sang Heon Posted : July 27, 2026, 18:12Updated : July 27, 2026, 18:12

On Tuesday, July 28, a heat wave and tropical nights are expected to persist across most of the country.


According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on July 27, the perceived temperatures will exceed 33 degrees Celsius in most areas, with southern regions reaching above 35 degrees.


In particular, extreme heat is anticipated in Jeonnam's Gwangyang, Daegu (excluding Gunwi), Gyeongbuk's Gyeongsan, Cheongdo, Goryeong, Pohang, Gyeongju, and Gyeongnam's Yangsan, Changwon, Gimhae, Miryang, Uiryeong, Ham-an, Changnyeong, Jinju, and Hapcheon, where perceived temperatures are expected to exceed 38 degrees or actual highs around 39 degrees.


Many areas will experience tropical nights due to insufficient temperature drops overnight.


From the night of the 28th to the afternoon, showers are forecasted in central inland areas and Gyeongbuk. Some regions may experience gusts of wind along with thunder and lightning.


The expected rainfall amounts from the showers are as follows: 5-40mm in Seoul and inland Gyeonggi, 5-40mm in central and southern inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon, 5-20mm in the central and southern east coast of Gangwon, 5-40mm in northern and central Chungbuk, 5-40mm in northern and central Gyeongbuk, and 5-20mm in Ulleungdo and Dokdo.


The forecasted morning low temperatures in major cities are 26 degrees in Seoul, 25 degrees in Incheon, 25 degrees in Suwon, 25 degrees in Chuncheon, 26 degrees in Gangneung, 26 degrees in Daejeon, 26 degrees in Cheongju, 26 degrees in Gwangju, 26 degrees in Jeonju, 26 degrees in Busan, 26 degrees in Ulsan, 25 degrees in Daegu, and 27 degrees in Jeju.


The expected daytime high temperatures are 33 degrees in Seoul, 32 degrees in Incheon, 32 degrees in Suwon, 32 degrees in Chuncheon, 34 degrees in Gangneung, 34 degrees in Daejeon, 35 degrees in Cheongju, 34 degrees in Gwangju, 34 degrees in Jeonju, 35 degrees in Busan, 36 degrees in Ulsan, 38 degrees in Daegu, and 32 degrees in Jeju.


The fine dust levels are expected to be at a 'good' level across all regions.





* This article has been translated by AI.