On Tuesday, the 20th, daytime temperatures exceeding 30 degrees were observed in most areas of the country. In Yeongdeok, North Gyeongsang Province, although unofficial, the temperature reportedly soared to 35 degrees. Tomorrow is forecasted to be humid with rain expected.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration's disaster weather information system on the 20th, daytime high temperatures exceeded 30 degrees across various regions of the country.
In particular, North Gyeongsang Province experienced notably hot weather. In Yeongdeok, North Gyeongsang Province, although unofficial, the daytime high temperature reached 35 degrees, breaking the record for the highest temperature this spring.
The city of Gyeongju in North Gyeongsang Province recorded 33.7 degrees, marking the highest temperature for mid-May since weather observations began in August 2010. The previous record was 33.7 degrees on May 16, 2023, but since the numbers are the same, today's record replaces the earlier one based on the principle of retaining the latest value when figures match.
In addition, places such as Geumsan in South Chungcheong Province (maximum temperature 31.5 degrees), Jangsu in North Jeolla Province (29.9 degrees), and Munghyeong in North Gyeongsang Province (32.3 degrees) also recorded their highest temperatures for mid-May. In Daejeon (31.5 degrees), Namwon in North Jeolla Province (31.9 degrees), Gumi in North Gyeongsang Province (33.2 degrees), and Geochang in South Gyeongsang Province (32.3 degrees), the temperatures recorded are the second highest for mid-May, while Daegu (33.4 degrees), Sangju in North Gyeongsang Province (32.5 degrees), and Boeun in North Chungcheong Province (30.6 degrees) recorded the third highest. Seoul also experienced hot weather, recording a daytime high of 27.3 degrees.
The heat is expected to continue through Wednesday. The morning low on the 21st is forecasted to be between 18 and 22 degrees, with a daytime high between 20 and 31 degrees. With rain in the forecast, it is expected to be even more humid. The rain that started in some areas of Jeju Island on that night is expected to gradually spread to Jeollanam-do, Gyeongsangnam-do, North Gyeongsang Province, Gyeonggi Province, Gangwon Province, and North Chungcheong Province the following day.
From the afternoon of Thursday, the 22nd, the weather is expected to clear up mainly in the metropolitan area and Gangwon Province, showing clear skies, while other areas may still experience rain. The temperature will drop again, returning to the average levels. The morning low on the 22nd is expected to be between 13 and 21 degrees, with a daytime high between 16 and 28 degrees.