[Weather] Morning Low Drops to 9 Degrees on the 2nd... Full-Fledged Autumn Chill "Very Cold"

Large Temperature Swings, Strong Winds
Take Precautions for Immunity and Health

As cold air moves south from the north, a significant drop in morning temperatures—by as much as 10 degrees Celsius—is expected in inland areas of Gwangju in Jeollanam-do starting from October 2, signaling the arrival of full-fledged autumn cold.

On the morning of the 3rd, as temperatures in Seoul dropped to minus 7 degrees Celsius, signaling the arrival of severe cold, a citizen held a warm coffee in hand at Gwanghwamun Four-way Intersection in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Photo by Yonhap News

According to the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration on October 1, due to the influence of cold air coming in from the northwest, temperatures will remain similar to or slightly lower than the seasonal averages (with lows of 13 to 18 degrees Celsius and highs of 24 to 26 degrees Celsius) for the foreseeable future.

In particular, on the 2nd and 3rd, morning low temperatures in inland areas are expected to plunge by 5 to 10 degrees Celsius compared to today. In some inland regions, temperatures will drop below 10 degrees Celsius, bringing very chilly conditions.

Tomorrow morning, the low will range from 9 to 14 degrees Celsius, and the daytime high will be between 22 and 25 degrees Celsius. The day after tomorrow, the morning low will be 8 to 14 degrees Celsius, with a daytime high of 22 to 24 degrees Celsius, marking an even further decrease.

During the day, temperatures will rise under the sunlight, causing the temperature difference between day and night across Gwangju and the entire Jeollanam-do region to widen to around 10 to 15 degrees Celsius. Additionally, strong winds—especially along coastal areas—will make the wind chill feel much colder than the actual temperature.

Skies will remain mostly clear today and tomorrow, and on the day after tomorrow, which is National Foundation Day, it will generally be clear, but clouds will gradually increase in the afternoon.

On the 4th, skies will be mostly cloudy, becoming overcast from the night. The morning low will be 12 to 17 degrees Celsius, and the daytime high will be between 24 and 26 degrees Celsius, maintaining a day-to-night temperature difference of around 10 to 15 degrees Celsius. On the 5th, skies will be mostly overcast, with rain expected across Gwangju and the entire Jeollanam-do region from early morning through the morning hours.

A representative from the Gwangju Meteorological Administration said, “With the influx of cold air from the north, many areas will see their morning temperatures fall by more than 10 degrees overnight,” and urged, “Please pay special attention to your health and immunity against illnesses such as the common cold, which can be caused by sudden temperature changes, a large day-to-night temperature gap, and strong winds.”

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