Presidential Election Day Afternoon Temperatures 10~19°C 'Warm'

Effective Humidity Level Around 20~40%

One day before Gyeongchip, flower buds have formed on the plum trees along the Gyeongui Line Forest Trail in Mapo-gu, Seoul on the 4th. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Yu Je-hoon] On the 9th, when the 20th presidential election is taking place, the whole country is expected to have clear skies and warm weather with daytime temperatures above the average.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the morning low temperature on that day ranged from -4°C to 6°C, similar to the average temperature. As of 8 a.m. in major cities, the temperatures were Seoul 2.0°C, Incheon 3.4°C, Daejeon 0.5°C, Gwangju 2.5°C, Daegu 2.6°C, Ulsan 7.7°C, and Busan 8.7°C.

The daytime high temperature will be between 10°C and 19°C, higher than the average. In Jeonnam and Yeongnam regions, daytime temperatures are expected to rise to around 20°C.

Fine dust levels are 'bad' in the Seoul metropolitan area, Gangwon, Chungcheong, Gwangju, Jeonbuk, Daegu, Gyeongbuk, and Jeju, while other regions will have 'moderate' levels.

Meanwhile, dry weather warnings have been issued for most areas nationwide. The effective humidity is between 20% and 40%. Generally, an effective humidity below 50% is considered a condition prone to large fires.

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