Seoul Hits a Scorching 37°C... Heatwave Continues Tomorrow

Seoul's Highest Temperature So Far This Year

On the 23rd, amid the continuing heatwave, a citizen is seen shielding themselves from the sun with a piece of paper while walking in front of the Mist Fountain at Myeongdong Central Post Office in Jung-gu, Seoul. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Junhyung] With heatwave warnings issued nationwide, the hot weather with daytime highs exceeding 30 degrees Celsius will continue on Sunday, the 25th.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 24th, the 25th is expected to be mostly clear across the country, but daytime highs will reach 35 degrees Celsius, with some western inland areas rising above 38 degrees, continuing the heatwave. On this day, the temperature in Seoul will rise close to 37 degrees, breaking this year's highest temperature record.

However, the southern regions will have occasional clouds, and Jeju Island is expected to receive 5 to 10 mm of rain from the afternoon through the night.

The morning low temperatures are forecasted to be between 21 and 27 degrees Celsius, and daytime highs between 28 and 37 degrees Celsius, indicating that the sweltering heat will persist. Fine dust levels are expected to be between 'Good' and 'Moderate' across all regions.

Sea waves will be 0.5 to 1.0 meters in the East Sea coastal waters, 0.5 to 3.0 meters in the West Sea coastal waters, and 0.5 to 2.5 meters in the South Sea coastal waters. Offshore wave heights are expected to be 0.5 to 1.5 meters in the East Sea, 0.5 to 5.0 meters in the West Sea, and 1.0 to 5.0 meters in the South Sea.

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