Summer Heat Returns After Rain; UV Levels 'Very High'

Jun 21, 2026

Summer Heat Returns After Rain; UV Levels 'Very High'
The rain clouds that brought heavy downpours across the country have moved away, and today, June 21, which marks the summer solstice, we will see early summer weather return.

Temperatures, which had dipped due to the rain, are rising again. Today, Seoul will reach 29°C (84°F) and Gwangju 30°C (86°F), about 6 degrees higher than yesterday afternoon.

Looking at the high temperatures by region, Cheongju and Daejeon will reach 28°C (82°F), and Daegu will climb to 29°C (84°F).

Skies across the country will be partly cloudy today, and UV rays will be strong.

In particular, in areas such as Chungcheong and regions further south, marked in purple on the map, UV levels are expected to reach the "very high" risk level, so please take precautions.

In Gangwon Yeongdong and the Honam region, some light rain will continue until this morning before tapering off.

Strong winds are expected to continue until this afternoon in the coastal and mountainous areas of Gangwon, where a strong wind advisory is currently in effect.

The current temperature in Seoul is 19.8°C (68°F).

Tomorrow, there are forecasts for showers in inland areas, and rain is expected on Jeju Island tomorrow and the day after tomorrow.

(Weather Caster Park Se-rim)
※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.