[AK Photo] Republic of Korea, Did Spring Come in December?

On the 8th, when the weather was close to freezing, a citizen dressed lightly is putting a donation into the Salvation Army charity pot on Dongseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu. Photo by Yonhap News

December temperatures have been breaking record highs day after day. On the 8th, the highest daytime temperature in Seoul reached 17.7°C, surpassing the 16.6°C recorded on December 9, 1968. This is the highest December temperature in 101 years since 1922.

Across the country, December temperatures are also more than 2 to 3 degrees higher than average. As of December 8, the nationwide average temperature was 9.6°C, over 6 degrees higher than the normal average of 3.6°C.

This warm phenomenon is analyzed to be due to the weakening of the cold wave that moved southward as the Arctic pressure dropped. Additionally, global warming is also identified as a cause of the rising temperatures.

The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts that the warm conditions will continue through mid-December.

On the 8th, as the daytime temperature in Seoul rose to 16 degrees Celsius, corresponding to early spring weather, citizens are seen moving in light clothing at Yeouido Park in Seoul. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

On the 7th, Seoul experienced mild weather during the heavy snowfall, with clear air flowing in from the west pushing away fine dust and revealing a blue sky. However, the city center appeared hazy due to water vapor and exhaust caused by high temperatures. Tourists visiting Namsan are overlooking Seoul. Photo by Heo Younghan younghan@

On the 8th, as the daytime temperature in Seoul rose to 16 degrees Celsius, reflecting early spring weather, citizens near Yeouido Park in Seoul were seen carrying cold drinks. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

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