Weather in Chinju, South Korea 🇰🇷
Live weather in Chinju, currently 28°C with sunny. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Chinju is in South Korea — see weather across all major cities in South Korea, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
28.2°C
feels like 30.7°C
Sunny
Current Weather in Chinju, South Korea Updated at 8:15 AM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 67% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 3.6 kph (330°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1013.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 11% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 2.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 05:33 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 07:34 PM |
What is the weather like in Chinju right now?
Currently a hot 28°C in Chinju, with clear skies. Clear skies mean strong, direct sunlight right now. Expect it to feel like about 31°C outside. It's humid, with the air holding 67%.
The air is clean today — EPA index 1, with low PM2.5 of 9. A gentle UV of 2 means minimal burn risk. Daylight runs from 05:33 AM to 07:34 PM today — about 14h 1m.
There's only a small 4% chance of rain today, with up to 0 mm expected. It warms up as the day goes on, topping out around 37°C. Today is warmer than normal — roughly 8°C above the typical July high of 29°C.
Temperatures stay fairly flat this week, near 37°C most afternoons. Today's high stays well short of Chinju's record for the date, 36°C.
Ideal conditions in Chinju today — get out and enjoy it.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Chinju, South Korea 🇰🇷
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Hourly Weather Forecast for Chinju, South Korea 🇰🇷 Today
Air Quality Index in Chinju, South Korea 🇰🇷 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 1 (Good) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 1 (Low) |
| CO: | 160.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 58.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 19.2 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 2.8 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 8.8 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 11.3 µg/m³ |
About Chinju
Chinju, officially known as Jinju, rests along the Namgang River in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. This historic city, home to about 307,000 people, balances a deep cultural heritage with a calm, modern vibe. The star attraction is Jinju Fortress, a stone-walled stronghold that witnessed the legendary Imjin War battles, and the annual Jinju Lantern Festival sets the river aglow with thousands of floating paper lights each October. Geographically, the city lies in a basin rimmed by low mountains, creating a sheltered, intimate setting that feels distinct from Seoul’s bustle.
Under the Köppen Cwa classification, Chinju experiences a humid subtropical climate with a pronounced dry winter. Summers are hot and sticky: July and August average around 25°C, with highs pushing into the low 30s, while relative humidity often exceeds 75 percent, making the heat feel heavier. The monsoon rains, or *jangma*, arrive from late June through July, dropping the bulk of the city’s annual 1,300 millimeters of precipitation during that period. Winters, by contrast, are cold and crisp, with January lows dipping to -4°C, but snowfall is scant and precipitation scanty—a dry season that brings clear, chilly days. Packing for a visit means lightweight, breathable clothing for summer, along with rain gear; layers and a warm jacket are essential from November through March.
Spring (April to early June) and autumn (September to October) offer the finest weather: moderate temperatures, lower humidity, and comfortable skies for exploring the fortress or strolling along the riverbanks. The best overall window is late September through October, when the lantern festival coincides with crisp, golden days. Notable weather phenomena include the summer monsoon’s steady, drenching rains, which can cause localized flooding, and occasional late-summer typhoon remnants that sweep in from the Pacific, bringing gusty winds. Winter fog sometimes settles over the river valley, but harsh snowstorms are rare. For travelers seeking pleasant conditions and cultural spectacle, the autumn months are perfect.
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