On Tuesday, the 22nd, daytime high temperatures are expected to reach up to 34 degrees Celsius, with showers forecast mainly for inland areas.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 21st, the morning low temperatures are expected to range from 22 to 27 degrees Celsius, and the daytime highs are forecast to be between 29 and 34 degrees Celsius.
As the heatwave continues day after day, making this the hottest July in history, the temperature in Seoul's downtown Jongno-gu exceeded 37 degrees Celsius on the afternoon of the 9th, intensifying the scorching heat. Children visiting the urban water playground in Jongno-gu are cooling off from the heat. 2025. 7.9 Photo by Cho Yongjun
With heat advisories in effect for most regions nationwide, the maximum perceived temperature is expected to be around 33 degrees Celsius, resulting in very hot weather conditions.
There is also a chance of showers in various inland areas. Showers of about 5 to 60 millimeters are expected in inland areas of Seoul, northern and inland Gyeonggi Province, as well as inland regions of Gangwon, Chungcheong, Jeolla, and Gyeongsang. Some areas may also experience gusty winds, thunder, and lightning.
In areas where showers occur, temperatures may temporarily drop; however, after the rain stops, humidity will remain high and daytime temperatures will rise again, resulting in continued heat.
The major cities' morning low temperatures are as follows: Seoul 26 degrees, Incheon 25 degrees, Suwon 25 degrees, Chuncheon 24 degrees, Gangneung 27 degrees, Cheongju 26 degrees, Daejeon 24 degrees, Jeonju 24 degrees, Gwangju 25 degrees, Daegu 24 degrees, Busan 25 degrees, and Jeju 26 degrees.
The daytime high temperatures are expected to be: Seoul 31 degrees, Incheon 30 degrees, Suwon 32 degrees, Chuncheon 30 degrees, Gangneung 33 degrees, Cheongju 33 degrees, Daejeon 33 degrees, Jeonju 33 degrees, Gwangju 34 degrees, Daegu 34 degrees, Busan 31 degrees, and Jeju 32 degrees.
Waves in the sea are expected to be 0.5 to 1.0 meters high in the coastal waters of the East Sea, West Sea, and South Sea.
© The Asia Business Daily(www.asiae.co.kr). All rights reserved.

