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South Korea’s Major Cities Expect Sunny Thursday with Temperatures From –2°C to 12°C

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Nationwide Sunny Skies Predicted for Thursday Yonhap’s 9:01 a.m. forecast shows all 12 major cities, from Seoul to Jeju, under clear skies with a 0 % chance of rain, allowing uninterrupted outdoor activities across the country [1].

Daytime Highs Reach Mid‑Tens, Lows Near Freezing Highs range from 7 °C in Seoul to 12 °C in Gangneung, Daegu and Busan, while nighttime lows dip to –2 °C in Seoul and as low as –6 °C in Chuncheon, indicating a cool but dry day [1].

Forecasts Over Past Two Days Show Consistent Dry Conditions The Feb 18 report also listed 0 % rain probability for all cities, with temperatures from 5 °C (Incheon) to 13 °C (Busan) and a single cloudy note for Chuncheon, while the Feb 17 outlook similarly projected sunny weather and sub‑zero night lows across the region [2][3].

Earlier Forecasts Included Limited Rain Risk for Two Cities On Feb 17, Yonhap assigned a 10 % rain chance to Gwangju and Busan, a detail absent from the Feb 18 and Feb 19 updates, suggesting the later forecasts revised the precipitation outlook for those ports [3][1].

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Nov 30, 2025 – High temperatures range 13‑21 °C across the 12 major cities with lows 5‑13 °C, clouds dominate eight cities and rain chances stay low, indicating a generally mild and dry Sunday nationwide[30].

Dec 1, 2025 – Seoul records an 8 °C high and 3 °C low under cloudy skies with a 20 % rain chance, while other cities see similar mild conditions, showing a brief warming trend after the late‑year cold snap[29].

Dec 2, 2025 – Seoul’s forecast shows a 3 °C high and –1 °C low, cloudy with only a 10 % chance of rain, reflecting continued cool but stable weather early in the month[28].

Dec 3, 2025 – Seoul experiences a cloudy day with a high of –3 °C, low of –8 °C and a 10 % rain probability, marking one of the coldest early‑December days recorded[27].

Dec 4, 2025 – Seoul’s forecast predicts a 2 °C high, –9 °C low, sunny skies yet a 60 % rain chance, illustrating the variability of precipitation despite clear weather[26].

Dec 7, 2025 – Jeju reaches a projected high of 19 °C, the warmest among major cities, while Chuncheon stays near 0 °C, and most cities remain cloudy, highlighting regional temperature contrasts[25].

Dec 10, 2025 – Forecasts call for sleet in Chuncheon (30 %) and Gangneung (80 %), with Jeju facing a 60 % rain chance, indicating increasing wintry precipitation in early December[24].

Dec 14, 2025 – All 12 cities are forecast cloudy with rain chances from 0‑30 % and temperatures from 4‑13 °C, showing a uniformly overcast pattern across the peninsula[23].

Dec 18, 2025 – Seoul’s forecast shows a 11 °C high, 0 °C low, cloudy with a 30 % rain chance, marking a temporary shift to milder, wetter conditions[22].

Dec 19, 2025 – A nationwide forecast lists Seoul at 11 °C/9 °C with a 60 % rain probability, while Busan reaches 19 °C/12 °C, indicating a brief period of warmer, rain‑prone weather[21].

Dec 25, 2025 – Seoul hits –11 °C as a cold snap persists; Hyangnobong Peak in Gangwon records –21.3 °C with wind chill –35.3 °C, prompting a cold‑wave alert for the province and warnings of light snow on the coasts[20].

Dec 26, 2025 – Nationwide cold‑wave alerts issue as morning temps hover around –10 °C, first‑season warnings cover northern Gyeonggi and Gangwon, daytime highs stay between –7 °C and +4 °C, and snow is forecast for southern regions and Jeju, signaling a prolonged frigid spell[19].

Jan 1, 2026 – Eight cities forecast sunny conditions, while Jeju and Gwangju face a 60 % rain risk; temperatures range from –5 °C to 3 °C with lows down to –14 °C in Chuncheon, illustrating a mixed pattern of clear skies and localized precipitation[18].

Jan 2, 2026 – A cold‑wave alert covers most regions as temperatures plunge to –13.6 °C in Chuncheon; daytime highs stay between –5 °C and +4 °C, western coasts expect rain or snow, and 2‑7 cm of snow is predicted for Jeolla, Jeju, Ulleung and Dokdo[17].

Jan 8, 2026 – A sharp cold snap drops Seoul’s low to –13.2 °C and mountain areas to about –30 °C; the KMA forecasts heavy snow beginning Friday night in central regions, spreading to Jeju Saturday, with accumulations of 1‑10 cm and continued precipitation into Sunday and Monday[15].

Jan 13, 2026 – Tuesday’s forecast shows sunny skies in most cities, cloudy conditions along the coast, temperatures from –4 °C in Seoul to 12 °C in Jeju, and generally low rain chances, indicating a brief respite from the cold snap[14].

Jan 20, 2026 – A frigid air mass drives Seoul’s morning low to –11.8 °C and Yanggu to –21.2 °C; light snowfall is expected on the eastern coast Tuesday, with heavy snow forecast for Jeju, Ulleung and Dokdo Wednesday‑Thursday, and the cold spell expected to persist through the weekend[13].

Jan 24, 2026 – Seoul’s Saturday forecast shows a –2 °C high and –11 °C low, sunny with 0 % rain; Jeju remains cloudy at 8 °C/5 °C, while Jeonju and Gwangju anticipate snow, highlighting localized winter precipitation[12].

Jan 25, 2026 – Sunday’s outlook predicts cloudy skies and 20 % rain chances for most cities, with temperatures from –3 °C to 6 °C; Gwangju enjoys sunny conditions, and Jeju stays milder at 6 °C/3 °C, reflecting a generally overcast but manageable day[11].

Jan 31, 2026 – Saturday’s forecast gives Seoul a high of 1 °C and low of –10 °C, cloudy with 20 % rain, while Busan expects sunny weather at 8 °C/–2 °C with 20 % rain, showing continued cold but variable precipitation across regions[10].

Feb 1, 2026 – Heavy snow blankets South Korea, disrupting the morning commute; Seoul lifts its advisory, deploys snow‑removal trucks, and temperatures sit around –2 °C to –6 °C, while the KMA expects the snow to clear later in the day[7].

Feb 1, 2026 – The KMA warns that snowfall will continue through Monday morning, with up to 10 cm in Seoul, –10 °C morning lows, and the state rail operator adding trains on five Seoul lines plus extra buses and trains until 9:30 a.m. to mitigate disruptions[8][9].

Feb 3, 2026 – Yonhap releases a Tuesday morning forecast showing sunny conditions in most cities, daytime highs 3‑9 °C, nighttime lows down to –13 °C in Chuncheon, and a 20 % rain chance only in Gwangju and Jeju, indicating a clear but cold day[6].

Feb 6, 2026 – The Korea Meteorological Administration warns the cold wave will deepen over the weekend, with temps falling to –15 °C to –5 °C, winds of 55‑70 kph, Friday lows of –11.5 °C in Paju and wind chill –14 °C in Seoul, and worsening air quality from yellow dust[4].

Feb 6, 2026 – The Friday outlook predicts mostly sunny weather, temperatures from –9 °C in Seoul to 8 °C in Busan, and rain probabilities of 20‑30 % in most areas, with eastern coastal cities expecting cloudier skies, showing a modest improvement in conditions[5].

Feb 17, 2026 – Tuesday’s forecast shows sunny skies across major cities, highs 6‑13 °C, rain only 10 % in Gwangju and Busan, and sub‑zero night temperatures in inland areas, indicating a generally pleasant winter day[3].

Feb 18, 2026 – Wednesday’s forecast reports sunny conditions for all 12 cities, Seoul high 6 °C low 1 °C, Chuncheon the only cloudy city, and 0 % rain probability nationwide, simplifying travel plans[2].

Feb 19, 2026 – Thursday’s outlook predicts sunny weather across all 12 major cities, Seoul high 7 °C low –2 °C, coastal cities reaching 12 °C, and a 0 % chance of rain nationwide, ensuring uninterrupted outdoor activities[1].

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