South Korea’s heat wave is expected to continue through Monday after “tropical nights” were recorded across much of the country, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) and the state weather service. In Seoul and Incheon, west of Seoul, the overnight low temperatures reached 27.6°C, described by the KMA as the highest daily minimums for mid-July since modern meteorological observations began in 1907 and 1904, respectively. The KMA also reports that record high daily low temperatures for mid-July were set in several other areas, including Cheongju (27.2°C), Hongseong in South Chungcheong (25.7°C), and other cities mentioned for breaking similar records.
As the heat persists, daytime conditions remain hot, with the KMA indicating highest perceived temperatures around 33°C in most regions through Tuesday, rising to around 35°C in parts of central and southern areas, including North Jeolla and North Gyeongsang provinces. Some cooling is expected later as rain is forecast to fall across the country, though temperatures are still expected to remain above typical levels during the period covered.
