Clear and Mild Weekend... Fine Dust Levels Also at 'Good' Standard

Citizens visiting Namsan in Seoul on the 11th, when the spring atmosphere is in full bloom, are enjoying their time. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Gong Byung-sun] The entire country is expected to be clear and mild this weekend.

On the 15th, the Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted that the high pressure system located northwest of the country will expand its influence, resulting in clear skies nationwide on the 16th, except for the Jeju region. Jeju is expected to have mostly cloudy skies. On the 17th, the country will be clear in the morning, but clouds will gradually increase from the afternoon.

Temperatures will also be relatively high. On the 16th, daytime temperatures in the southern regions will exceed 20 degrees Celsius. On the 17th, daytime temperatures across various parts of the country are expected to surpass 20 degrees Celsius. However, the temperature difference between day and night is expected to be around 20 degrees Celsius. On the 16th, the morning low temperatures will range from 2 to 9 degrees Celsius, and the daytime highs will be between 15 and 22 degrees Celsius.

Expected low and high temperatures in major cities are ▲Seoul 8°C and 19°C ▲Incheon 8°C and 16°C ▲Daejeon 5°C and 20°C ▲Gwangju 8°C and 21°C ▲Daegu 6°C and 21°C ▲Ulsan 6°C and 17°C ▲Busan 10°C and 17°C.

There will be no fine dust in the weekend skies. However, the Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts that fine dust levels will reach 'bad' temporarily on the morning of the 17th.