Morning temperatures across South Korea plunged to 0°C or below on Monday the 16th, while daytime highs climb sharply, creating the widest daily swings recorded. A powerful cold air mass blankets the nation.
Temperature Outlook
Forecasts indicate morning lows range from -4°C to 6°C nationwide, with daytime peaks reaching 10°C to 16°C. Naju sees some of the warmest daytime highs in that span.
Regional Highlights
Gangwon Province’s Cheorwon records -4°C to 12°C, and Chuncheon -2°C to 15°C.
Major cities face similar swings:
- Seoul: 1°C to 13°C
- Daejeon: -1°C to 14°C
- Gwangju and Daegu: 2°C to 15°C
- Busan: 6°C to 15°C
Health and Air Quality Warnings
Temperatures stay below seasonal norms for now, but large diurnal ranges prompt health officials to advise caution for vulnerable groups.
Fine dust levels hit ‘bad’ in the Seoul metropolitan area, Gangwon Yeongseo, and Chungcheong regions, with ‘moderate’ conditions elsewhere.
