Most Regions to See Subzero Temperatures on Monday Morning... Temperature Difference Around 15 Degrees, Fine Dust at Bad Levels

Morning lows between -3 and 7°C, daytime highs from 10 to 16°C
Temperatures to remain similar to seasonal averages for now

On Monday, the 16th, morning temperatures across most regions nationwide are expected to drop below freezing. The difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures is forecast to reach around 15 degrees Celsius.

On the 15th, when the fine dust concentration in Seoul and surrounding metropolitan areas reached a "bad" level, the view of downtown Seoul from Namsan in Seoul appeared hazy. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 15th, the minimum morning temperatures on the 16th are expected to range between minus 3 degrees Celsius and 7 degrees Celsius. The maximum daytime temperatures are forecast to be between 10 and 16 degrees Celsius.

The expected temperatures for major cities are as follows: Seoul, 1°C and 13°C; Incheon, 1°C and 11°C; Suwon, 0°C and 13°C; Gangneung, 3°C and 12°C; Daejeon, 1°C and 15°C; Sejong, 0°C and 14°C; Gwangju, 2°C and 15°C; Daegu, 3°C and 15°C; Ulsan, 4°C and 14°C; Busan, 7°C and 16°C; and Jeju, 6°C and 12°C.

For the time being, temperatures are expected to remain similar to or slightly higher than the seasonal averages (minimum between minus 3°C and 5°C, maximum between 10°C and 14°C).

On the 16th, the sky will be mostly cloudy across the country. In Yeongdong, Gangwon Province, there may be light raindrops of less than 0.1 mm until midnight.

Inland areas may experience fog with visibility less than 1 km until 9 a.m. Fog could be denser on roads near rivers, lakes, and valleys, so caution is advised for traffic safety.

Fine dust levels are forecast to reach "bad" levels in the capital region, Yeongseo in Gangwon Province, Chungcheong region, Gwangju, Jeonbuk, Daegu, and Gyeongbuk. Jeonnam, Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam are also expected to see "bad" levels until the morning. Other regions are forecast to remain at "moderate" levels.

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