Seoul's Highest Temperature of the Day 34.2°C... Higher Than Previous Day (33.8°C)
Siheung-si Sinhyeon-dong in Gyeonggi Highest at 37.8°C
Gyeongsang, Gangwon, and Jeolla Regions Set New Records for Daily Maximum Temperatures
On the 3rd, with heatwave warnings issued in most regions nationwide, heat haze caused by geothermal heat is rising on Yeouidaero in Seoul. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@
[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] On the 3rd, when a heatwave swept across the country, the daytime high temperatures in Seoul and Incheon recorded the highest temperatures of the year for two consecutive days.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, as of 4 p.m. that day, the daily maximum temperature in Seoul was 34.2°C, surpassing the previous day's highest temperature of 33.8°C this year.
Currently, a heatwave warning has been issued for the southeast, southwest, and northwest areas of Seoul, and a heatwave advisory for the northeast area. Gangdong-gu recorded a daily maximum temperature soaring up to 37.6°C, and Dobong-gu also reached a daily maximum temperature of 33.2°C.
Incheon also broke the highest daily maximum temperature record for this year following the previous day. Incheon’s daily maximum temperature was 31.3°C (at 3:35 p.m.), higher than the previous day’s 30.6°C. A heatwave advisory is currently in effect in Incheon.
The place with the highest daily maximum temperature recorded that day was Sinhyeon-dong, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi Province, at 37.8°C. Next were Gangdong-gu, Seoul (37.6°C), and Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi Province (37.3°C), respectively. The daily maximum temperature may change depending on future temperatures.
Due to hot and humid air and strong sunlight, many places nationwide broke their highest daytime temperature records. Sangju, Gyeongbuk recorded 36.0°C, Cheongsong 35.8°C, Uiryeong 35.3°C, Jeongseon, Gangwon-do 35.0°C, and Hamyang, Gyeongnam 34.7°C, all setting new extreme values.
Additionally, Cheongju recorded 35.1°C, Chuncheon 34.7°C, Daejeon 34.7°C, Suwon 34.3°C, and Seosan 33.4°C.
This heatwave is expected to continue until the 6th. For the time being, the highest perceived temperature will be very hot at 33 to 35°C, and tropical nights will occur during the nighttime.
The high solar radiation has heated the ground surface, and Typhoon Aere (No. 4), moving northward from the south, along with the North Pacific High, is continuously blowing hot and humid air.
The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "Most regions nationwide will experience hot and humid weather until the 6th," adding, "Heatwave alerts will be issued for most inland areas, and the highest perceived temperature is expected to exceed 33°C."
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