Seoul posts record temperature of 37.7 C for early July, marking hottest day in 117 years

The temperature in Seoul soared to 37.7 degrees Celsius at around 3 p.m. Tuesday, the highest temperature ever recorded for early July in the capital since record-keeping began in 1908, the state weather agency said.

The record was broken after 86 years as the previous record high for the first 10 days of July in Seoul was 36.8 degrees filed for July 9, 1939, according to the agency.

This became Seoul's hottest day for early July in 117 years since temperature observations began in 1908, it noted.

The heat wave is forecast to persist until some rainfall in the capital area and western Gangwon Province around July 16, the agency said.

Seoul experienced its ninth consecutive tropical night between Monday and Tuesday.

According to the weather agency, the nation's average temperature, excluding the southern Jeju Island, in the first seven days of July was 28.1 degrees, the highest figure on record since relevant record-keeping began in 1973.

Source: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/environment-animals/20250708/seoul-posts-record-temperature-of-377-c-for-early-july-marking-hottest-day-in-117-years

Comprehension

What was the temperature in Seoul on Tuesday afternoon?
When did the previous temperature record occur, and what was it?
Since when has Seoul been keeping temperature records?
Until when is the heat wave expected to continue?
What might cause the heat wave to end?
How many consecutive tropical nights did Seoul experience?
What is a tropical night, according to the weather agency?
What was the nation’s average temperature (excluding Jeju) for the first 7 days of July?
Since when has the national average temperature been officially recorded?
Which two areas are expected to receive rain around July 16?

Discussion

How do you feel during extremely hot weather?
What do people in your country do to stay cool during heat waves?
Have you ever experienced a tropical night? How did it feel?
Do you think climate change is affecting summer temperatures? Why or why not?
What are some dangers of extreme heat?
What can the government do to protect people during a heat wave?
How do you keep your house or room cool in the summer?
Do you think people should change their routines during a heat wave? How?
Would you prefer very hot or very cold weather? Why?
Do you think schools or workplaces should close during extreme heat?

Vocabulary

Soar – to rise quickly and sharply
Record – the highest or best ever officially noted
Agency – an organization that provides a specific service, often for the government
Heat wave – a period of very hot weather
Persist – to continue or last for a long time
Rainfall – the amount of rain that falls
Tropical night – a night when the temperature stays above 25°C
Average – the usual or typical number after adding and dividing
Forecast – a prediction of future weather
Observation – the act of watching and recording something