[Today's Weather] Seasonal Solar Term 'Gogu'... Atmosphere Very Dry

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] On Tuesday, the 20th, which is Gogu according to the solar terms, the weather will be generally clear and dry nationwide.

The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted, "On this day, temperatures will be chilly by about 5 degrees Celsius in most regions nationwide, and daytime temperatures will be above 20 degrees Celsius."

Since there is no rain forecast for the time being, the atmosphere is expected to become even drier on this day.

In the Gangwon mountain area and Gangwon East Coast, where dry weather warnings have been issued, as well as some parts of Chungbuk and Gyeongsang regions, the southeastern part of Jeonnam, and the mountainous areas of Jeju Island, the atmosphere will be very dry. Other regions will gradually become dry as well.

The morning low temperatures by region are △Seoul 9°C △Chuncheon 6°C △Gangneung 14°C △Daejeon 8°C △Cheongju 8°C △Daegu 9°C △Gwangju 8°C △Jeonju 7°C △Busan 12°C △Jeju 10°C to 14°C.

The daytime high temperatures are △Seoul 23°C △Chuncheon 25°C △Gangneung 22°C △Daejeon 24°C △Cheongju 25°C △Daegu 26°C △Gwangju 24°C △Jeonju 23°C △Busan 22°C △Jeju 20°C △Ulleungdo and Dokdo 18°C.

Fine dust concentration levels will be 'moderate' nationwide.

The Korea Meteorological Administration advised, "There may be frost in the inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon, some parts of Chungcheong, and inland Jeolla, so please take special care in managing crops."