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First frost in Seoul, temperature stays low nationwide

By Lim Jeong-yeo

Published : Oct. 31, 2017 - 11:04

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Temperatures remained low in South Korea on Tuesday, with sightings of the season’s first frost reported in Seoul.

The weather agency forecast a wide daily temperature range throughout the day according to the hour. Dressing in layers is recommended.

Temperatures remained low on Tuesday (Yonhap) Temperatures remained low on Tuesday (Yonhap)

As of 7 a.m. on the day, Paju recorded -3.6 degrees Celsius, Icheon -3.4, Yangpyeong -2.1, Suwon 0.3, Daegwallyeong -5.3, north Chuncheon -3.7, Inje -2.8, Yeongwol -2.3, Cheonan -3.2, Daejeon 0.6 and Jeonju 2.4.

Frost was seen in Seoul, Andong, Cheongju, Seosan, Suwon, Gwangju and Daegu. Ice was seen in Jeonju, Andong, Cheongju and Daegu.

As of 8 a.m., temperatures rose above zero Celsius. Daytime highs are expected to reach 15 to 19 degrees Celsius.

Temperatures remained low on Tuesday (Yonhap) Temperatures remained low on Tuesday (Yonhap)


The agency advised ships to take extra caution in non coastal areas of the East Sea, where strong wind and high tides are forecast.

The weather is forecast to warm up on Wednesday, but with fog and cloud darkening the sky.

By Lim Jeong-yeo (kaylalim@heraldcorp.com)