Cold Air Sends Temperatures Down Across Gwangju and Jeonnam

Residents across Gwangju and South Jeolla Province in South Korea can expect a sharp change in weather this week as rain gives way to colder air, with morning temperatures forecast to fall as low as 6 degrees Celsius by October 15. The Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration said rainfall would spread across the region before northwesterly winds bring cooler conditions. According to the administration's October 11 forecast, Gwangju and Jeonnam will receive an estimated 5 to 50 millimeters of rain.

Precipitation that began in southwestern parts of Jeonnam is expected to spread to most areas from the morning of October 11 and continue into the following day. Rain will also create potentially hazardous travel conditions, with reduced visibility and slippery roads in affected areas. The meteorological administration advised caution when traveling through wet conditions.

The transition to colder weather will begin after the rain clears. Cold air moving down from the northwest is expected to lower temperatures across the region, while stronger winds will make outdoor conditions feel colder than the recorded temperatures suggest.

On October 12, morning lows are forecast to range from 15 to 19 degrees Celsius, while afternoon highs will reach 25 to 28 degrees. On October 13, morning temperatures are expected to remain between 18 and 20 degrees, with daytime highs of 23 to 25 degrees. The cooling trend will become more pronounced on October 14, when morning lows are forecast at 10 to 15 degrees and afternoon temperatures at 19 to 23 degrees. These figures indicate a substantial decline in daytime highs compared with the beginning of the forecast period.

By October 15, morning temperatures are expected to fall further to between 6 and 10 degrees Celsius. Afternoon highs will range from 21 to 23 degrees, according to the Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration. The forecast points to a marked difference between early-morning and afternoon conditions by midweek, as colder air follows the period of rainfall across Gwangju and Jeonnam.