Large Temperature Swings Between Day and Night... Gaps Up to 20 Degrees
Temperatures to Stay Above Seasonal Average for Now... Watch Out for Fog

Tomorrow (May 15), the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions are expected to see daytime temperatures rise to around 30 degrees Celsius, continuing the spell of unseasonably early summer weather.


According to the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration on May 14, temperatures in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions will remain higher than the seasonal average (morning lows of 11–14 degrees Celsius and daytime highs of 21–25 degrees Celsius) for the time being. Morning lows are forecast to be between 12 and 17 degrees, while daytime highs will range from 25 to 30 degrees.

On the 15th, the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions are forecasted to experience early summer weather with daytime temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius. The photo shows citizens and tourists cooling off at Sokcho Beach in Gangwon Province on the 9th. Photo by Yonhap News

On the 15th, the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions are forecasted to experience early summer weather with daytime temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius. The photo shows citizens and tourists cooling off at Sokcho Beach in Gangwon Province on the 9th. Photo by Yonhap News

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In particular, daytime temperatures are expected to reach around 30 degrees Celsius, especially in Gwangju and the inland areas of Jeonnam, resulting in a significant temperature difference between day and night. The meteorological administration forecasts that the daily temperature gap will be around 15 degrees Celsius tomorrow, and between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius the day after tomorrow (May 16).


Fog is also expected. Most areas in Gwangju and Jeonnam are forecast to experience fog with visibility less than 1 kilometer until tomorrow morning.



A representative from the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration stated, "With temperatures continuing to exceed seasonal averages for the time being, and with significant temperature fluctuations between day and night, especially in inland areas, please take care of your health and immune system." The official added, "Sea fog is also expected to be dense in some parts of the West Sea, so please exercise extra caution to prevent maritime accidents."


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