[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Hyowon] Tomorrow morning (21st), temperatures are expected to drop below 5 degrees Celsius, similar to today, resulting in chilly weather with a large temperature difference between day and night.

On the 18th, as the morning temperature in Seoul dropped to 4 degrees, bringing unexpected early winter weather, office workers are seen wearing coats on their way to work at the Sejongno intersection in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

On the 18th, as the morning temperature in Seoul dropped to 4 degrees, bringing unexpected early winter weather, office workers are seen wearing coats on their way to work at the Sejongno intersection in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

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According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the morning low temperatures are expected to range between 0 and 12 degrees Celsius. Some areas in northern Gyeonggi Province and inland and mountainous regions of Gangwon Province may experience temperatures below freezing.


The forecasted lowest temperatures for major cities are 5°C in Seoul, 6°C in Incheon, 4°C in Daejeon, 6°C in Gwangju and Daegu, 9°C in Ulsan, and 12°C in Busan. Areas such as Paju and Yangju in Gyeonggi Province are expected to record lows of 0°C.


The Korea Meteorological Administration stated, "Cold air is descending from the northwest, causing morning temperatures to remain below 5 degrees Celsius for the time being."


The daytime high temperatures are expected to range from 14 to 20 degrees Celsius. The temperature difference between day and night will be around 15 degrees Celsius, showing a significant variation.


Frost will form in central regions, Jeonbuk, Gyeongbuk, and the northwestern inland areas of Gyeongnam. Ice may also form in northern Gyeonggi Province, inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon Province, and mountainous areas in northeastern Gyeongbuk.


Additionally, from the night of the 20th to the morning of the 21st, dense fog reducing visibility to less than 200 meters is expected mainly in eastern Gyeonggi Province, Yeongseo region of Gangwon Province, inland areas of Chungcheong and Gyeongbuk, and eastern Jeonbuk.


Rain will fall in the eastern regions of Gyeongnam and the eastern coast of southern Gyeongbuk in the afternoon. In some coastal areas, rain will continue until evening. Expected precipitation amounts are 5 to 20 mm in eastern Gyeongnam and 5 mm along the eastern coast of southern Gyeongbuk.



Strong winds with speeds of 35 to 60 km/h will blow over the East Sea until tomorrow, and waves will rise to heights of 2 to 4 meters, creating very high sea conditions.


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