On Saturday, clear skies are expected nationwide, with daytime temperatures rising to a high of 27 degrees Celsius. While the warm weather is ideal for outings, significant temperature differences between morning and afternoon are anticipated, along with increasing winds later in the day.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the morning low on Saturday is forecasted to be between 7 and 16 degrees Celsius, while the afternoon high will range from 21 to 27 degrees. Both morning and afternoon temperatures are expected to be higher than average, with a temperature difference of around 15 degrees in inland areas.
The sky will generally be clear across the country, but clouds will gradually increase from the evening. In the afternoon, wind gusts are expected to reach around 55 kilometers per hour in most areas, with stronger winds of about 70 kilometers per hour in mountainous regions.
Commuters should also be cautious of fog during the morning rush hour. Visibility may drop below 1 kilometer in eastern Gyeonggi Province, inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon, as well as parts of Chungbuk, Gyeongbuk, and western Gyeongnam from dawn to morning. Visibility may be further restricted near rivers, lakes, and valleys.
Morning temperatures are expected to be 13 degrees in Seoul, 14 degrees in Incheon, 10 degrees in Chuncheon, 13 degrees in Gangneung, 12 degrees in Cheongju, 12 degrees in Daejeon, 13 degrees in Jeonju, 14 degrees in Gwangju, 13 degrees in Daegu, 17 degrees in Busan, and 19 degrees in Jeju.
In the afternoon, temperatures in Seoul, Incheon, Suwon, and Chuncheon are expected to reach 25 degrees. Gangneung will see a high of 22 degrees, while Cheongju and Daejeon will reach 25 degrees, Jeonju 26 degrees, Gwangju 27 degrees, Daegu and Busan 24 degrees, and Jeju 25 degrees.
Conditions at sea will be somewhat rough. From the afternoon, strong winds of up to 65 kilometers per hour are expected in the far western sea and south of Jeju, with waves rising as high as 4 meters. A marine weather warning may be issued, so precautions against maritime accidents are advised.
Overall, air quality is expected to be generally good. Fine dust levels are forecasted to be 'moderate' in Incheon, southern Gyeonggi, and Chungnam, while other regions will likely experience 'good' air quality.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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