Most Regions Nationwide Cloudy on the 31st... Sunrise Likely Visible Through Clouds

Available in Some Areas

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On December 31, the last day of 2023, it will be difficult to see the sunset in most areas, but on January 1, 2024, the first day of the new year, many regions are expected to witness the sunrise.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 31st, the weather will be mostly cloudy nationwide, making it difficult to see the sunset in most areas. However, in some regions where the low clouds thin out, the sunset may be visible through the clouds.

On the following day, January 1, 2024, most areas across the country are expected to see the sunrise through the clouds. However, on the east coast and Jeju Island, low clouds coming in from the sea will make it difficult to see the sunrise.

From late night on the 31st through the morning of the next day, dense fog with visibility under 200 meters is expected mainly in the inland areas of southern Gyeonggi, Chungcheong, and Jeolla regions, and there may be icy patches on roads. Drivers should reduce speed and be especially cautious to prevent accidents.

Particularly during the year-end and New Year period, caution is needed to avoid safety accidents caused by icy roads at event venues or hiking trails where many people gather.

On the first day of the New Year 2024, the open space is crowded with sunrise watchers who came to the East Coast to see the first sunrise.
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The minimum temperature on January 1, 2024, will range from -7°C to 4°C, and the maximum temperature will be between 4°C and 11°C.

On January 2, 2024, the minimum temperature will range from -2°C to 5°C, and the maximum temperature will be between 2°C and 12°C.

Temperatures will be slightly higher than average for the time being, but on the morning of the first day of the new year, temperatures will fall below freezing in most areas nationwide except for the east and south coasts. Citizens participating in sunrise events should take care of their health.

Expected precipitation on the 31st includes 5 to 15 mm on the east coast of Gangwon, 5 to 10 mm in the Gangwon mountains, less than 1 mm in inland Gangwon, northern Chungbuk, northern inland Gyeongbuk, northeastern mountainous areas of Gyeongbuk, and the southern east coast of Gyeongbuk, less than 5 mm on Ulleungdo and Dokdo, and around 1 mm in the mountainous areas of Jeju Island.

From the night of January 1 to the morning of the next day, occasional rain or snow is expected in the metropolitan area, inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon, and Chungcheong regions.

Strong wind warnings have been issued for the west coast of Chungnam, the west coast of Jeolla, parts of the eastern southern coast of Jeonnam (Yeosu), the east coast of Gyeongsang, northeastern mountainous areas of Gyeongbuk, and Jeju Island. Until the night of the 31st, strong winds with gusts exceeding 70 km/h (20 m/s) are expected, so attention should be paid to facility management and safety accidents.

Until the morning of January 3, high waves on the east coast will bring strong swells that may overflow coastal roads, and low-lying areas may be flooded. Precautions should be taken to prevent damage.

Especially if participating in sunrise events near the seaside on January 1, 2024, it is advisable to avoid approaching the coastline.

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