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Cloudy Skies and Light Showers Expected Across South Korea on Saturday

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Korea is expected to experience cloudy skies with scattered rain across the country on Saturday.
  • Rainfall amounts will be minimal, generally under 5mm, with temperatures ranging from 17 to 24 degrees Celsius.
  • Sunday is forecast to be mostly cloudy, clearing in the morning, with slightly warmer temperatures.

Residents across South Korea can expect a cool and cloudy Saturday, with a chance of light showers in many areas. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) has forecast that most regions will see intermittent rain from morning to afternoon, though the amounts are not expected to be significant, generally falling below 5 millimeters. Coastal areas in the east and west may see slightly more, around 5mm.

The entire country will be mostly cloudy, and scattered showers are expected in various locations from morning to afternoon, excluding the eastern coast of Gangwon Province.

โ€” Korea Meteorological AdministrationDescribing the expected weather conditions for Saturday.

Temperatures will be mild, with daytime highs ranging between 17 and 24 degrees Celsius. Major cities like Seoul will experience cooler mornings, around 16.6 degrees, while southern regions like Jeju will be slightly warmer at 17.7 degrees. The air quality is expected to be good to moderate due to favorable atmospheric conditions.

Jeju Island may experience rain until the afternoon.

โ€” Korea Meteorological AdministrationProviding specific forecast details for Jeju Island.

Looking ahead to Sunday, the weather is predicted to shift. While Saturday will be largely overcast, Sunday is expected to start cloudy but gradually clear up throughout the morning, except for Jeju Island, which will remain cloudy. Temperatures are anticipated to rise, with morning lows between 11 and 16 degrees and afternoon highs reaching 21 to 28 degrees Celsius, offering a warmer end to the weekend.

The daily high temperatures are forecast to be between 17 and 24 degrees Celsius.

โ€” Korea Meteorological AdministrationDetailing the expected temperature range for Saturday.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.