On a chilly morning, Incheon and Gyeonggi witnessed light rain alongside frigid temperatures on November 9. Reports indicate that nationwide, temperatures dipped below freezing, with morning lows across various regions varying significantly.
Weather Conditions Across South Korea
The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasted a morning chill due to lingering cloud cover. Here’s a brief overview of expected temperatures:
- Morning Low Temperatures:
- Seoul: 0°C
- Incheon: 1°C
- Chuncheon: -3°C
- Gangneung: 2°C
- Daejeon: -2°C
- Daegu: 1°C
- Jeonju: -2°C
- Gwangju: 0°C
- Busan: 4°C
- Jeju: 5°C
- Afternoon High Temperatures:
- Seoul: 9°C
- Incheon: 7°C
- Chuncheon: 11°C
- Gangneung: 11°C
- Daejeon: 11°C
- Daegu: 13°C
- Jeonju: 11°C
- Gwangju: 12°C
- Busan: 12°C
- Jeju: 12°C
Precipitation and Visibility Concerns
This morning, light rain was reported across the Incheon and Gyeonggi regions, measuring less than 0.1 mm. The forecast anticipates minimal rainfall in specific areas, including:
- West Sea Islands: Less than 5 mm
- Ulleungdo and Dokdo: Approximately 5 mm
Additionally, dense fog, reducing visibility to less than 1 km, was noted particularly in Jeolla inland areas. This necessitated caution among travelers.
Upcoming Weather Forecast
From November 12 to November 13, rain or snow is expected along the eastern coast of Gangwon and mountainous regions of Gyeongsang. Given the very dry conditions in Gyeongsang, the anticipated precipitation will likely alleviate the dryness.
Air quality statistics indicate “bad” levels of fine dust in major areas including Seoul and parts of Gyeonggi, while other regions are projected to maintain “average” air quality.
As temperatures fluctuate between day and night, health officials recommend precautionary measures to mitigate risks posed by the cold.
