Al-Qurayyat records the lowest temperature in Saudi Arabia today | Weather report
Al-Qurayyat Governorate recorded the lowest temperature early Tuesday morning, with temperatures dropping to just 2 degrees Celsius, according to official data from the National Center for Meteorology. This significant drop is part of a cold wave affecting large parts of the Kingdom, prompting citizens and residents to take precautions.
In its detailed climate report, the National Center for Meteorology explained that the northern regions of the Kingdom remain under the influence of cold air masses, with Qurayyat recording the coldest temperature, followed by Tabuk and Tarif, both registering 3 degrees Celsius. Other regions were not spared this cold weather, with Abha, Rafha, Arar, Sakaka, Hail, and Hafr al-Batin recording 4 degrees Celsius, reflecting the widespread nature of the cold wave across the northern, central, and southern highlands.
The geographical and climatic context of the cold wave
The northern regions of Saudi Arabia, specifically Al-Qurayyat and Tarif, are considered the primary gateway for polar air masses arriving from the northern hemisphere via the Levant. These areas are characterized by a continental desert climate with extremely cold winters, where temperatures often drop below freezing at the peak of the season, sometimes leading to frost or snowfall. A temperature of 2 degrees Celsius in Al-Qurayyat is considered an indicator that the Kingdom has entered the heart of winter.
The importance and impact of weather reports
These daily reports are of paramount importance on several levels:
- On the health and social level: This data helps families take the necessary measures to protect children and the elderly from colds, and to prepare appropriate winter clothing and safe heating methods.
- Traffic safety: The drop in temperatures is often accompanied by the formation of fog or reduced horizontal visibility, especially in the early morning hours, which necessitates warning drivers on the highways that connect these cities.
- The agricultural sector: Farmers in areas such as Al-Jawf and Tabuk are following these reports with concern, as frost waves can negatively affect winter crops, prompting them to take preventive measures to protect their crops.
Detailed list of recorded temperatures
The ranking of the least hot cities in the Kingdom for today is as follows:
- Al Qurayyat: Two degrees Celsius.
- Tabuk and Tarif: 3 degrees Celsius.
- Abha, Rafha, Arar, Sakaka, Hail, and Hafr Al-Batin: 4 degrees Celsius.
- Taif: 5 degrees Celsius.
- Riyadh and Khamis Mushait: 6 degrees Celsius.
The National Center of Meteorology stresses the need to follow the continuous weather bulletins, especially with the existence of other alerts related to surface wind activity and the stirring up of dust and sand in some areas, which may lead to almost zero horizontal visibility, which requires everyone to adhere to the instructions of the Civil Defense and the competent authorities to ensure public safety.
