Korea records 20 heat wave days this year, double long-term average
Korea recorded about 20 days of heat wave conditions so far this year, nearly double the long-term average over the same period, the state weather agency said Tuesday. The nation had experienced 20.1 days under such conditions as of Monday, compared with the long-term average of 10.4 days, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA). A heat wave advisory is issued when the maximum…
The Korea Meteorological Administration has reported that Korea has experienced 20 heat wave days this year, nearly double the long-term average of 10.4 days. This surge in extreme heat is attributed to a double heat dome effect, which has led to record-breaking temperatures across the nation. Notably, the highest temperature recorded was 42.5 C in the southeastern city of Yangsan on August 2, surpassing the previous national record.
This heatwave has been accompanied by a high number of tropical nights, with 16.4 nights this year, marking the second highest count since 1994. The KMA predicts that these extreme conditions will persist into the next month.
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