South Korea is facing sharp seasonal temperature swings as the country marks the traditional solar term of Halloro, with clear skies dominating most regions while heavy atmospheric dryness raises wildfire risks, Yonhap News Agency reported.
Chilly Mornings Give Way to Afternoon Spikes
Morning temperatures across inland areas dropped below 5 degrees Celsius, creating a chilly start to the day. By the afternoon, however, solar heating pushed temperatures upward.
Seoul reached 21.1 degrees Celsius while nationwide readings hovered near 25 degrees Celsius. This dynamic creates a daily temperature range exceeding 15 degrees Celsius in several areas.
Dry Air Triggers Wildfire and Ozone Alerts
The clear weather pattern has persisted, causing relative humidity levels to drop and prompting local authorities to urge caution regarding potential forest fires in inland regions and Gangwon Yeongdong.
Elevated ozone concentrations are anticipated during the afternoon hours in Incheon, southern Gyeonggi Province, Chungnam, and the Honam region.
Hangeul Day Holiday Brings Mixed Skies
Looking ahead to the upcoming Hangeul Day holiday, weather conditions will remain largely clear across central provinces. However, a shift in moisture will bring autumn rain to southern regions starting Saturday morning in Gyeongnam, before expanding to other southern areas by the afternoon and evening. Precipitation is expected to taper off by Sunday night.
Southern Rains Clear as Temperatures Remain Warm
Southern rains will largely clear out by Sunday afternoon, though temporary showers may briefly affect southern Gangwon and southern Chungchung provinces during Sunday daytime.
Overall temperatures are projected to remain warm through the holiday weekend, requiring travelers to monitor regional forecasts and prepare appropriate layers to manage the wide thermal gaps.
