[Weather] Gwangju and Jeonnam Cloudy with Rain in Some Areas

Less than 5mm on the West Coast of Jeonnam on the 17th

Gwangju and Jeonnam are forecasted to be relatively mild on the 17th, with both morning and daytime temperatures expected to be similar to the average for this time of year. Photo by Moon Honam

Gwangju and Jeonnam will continue to experience cloudy weather, with rain expected in some areas along the Jeonnam west coast until the morning.

According to the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration on the 16th, the cold eased as daytime temperatures rose from the afternoon in Gwangju and Jeonnam.

Most areas in Gwangju and Jeonnam will have morning and daytime temperatures on the 17th similar to the average for this time of year, resulting in relatively mild conditions. The Jeonnam west coast region will see raindrops of less than 5mm.

Morning low temperatures are expected to be -1°C in Naju, Damyang, and Hwasun; 0°C in Yeongam; 1°C in Muan, Suncheon, Yeonggwang, and Haenam; 2°C in Gwangju and Gwangyang; 3°C in Mokpo and Wando; and 4°C in Yeosu. Daytime highs will be 10°C in Gwangyang and Wando; 9°C in Suncheon, Yeosu, and Haenam; 7°C in Naju, Mokpo, Yeongam, and Hwasun; 6°C in Gwangju, Damyang, and Muan; and 5°C in Yeonggwang, showing a distribution similar to the previous day.

Sea waves will range from 0.5 to 1.5 meters in the South Sea and the front seas of the West Sea. Fine dust levels are expected to be 'normal' in Gwangju and Jeonnam.

A representative from the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration said, “Morning temperatures will drop below freezing mainly in the inland areas of Jeonnam, and winds will blow somewhat strongly, making the perceived temperature even lower and colder. Please take care of your health.”