The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia announced details of the maximum temperatures recorded today, Tuesday, across various regions and cities of the Kingdom. The data showed a noticeable variation in weather conditions between coastal, central, and mountainous areas. The city of Dammam in the Eastern Province recorded 21 degrees Celsius, reflecting mild to cool weather, which is consistent with the average for this time of year.
List of maximum temperatures in the cities of the Kingdom
According to the report, Mecca recorded the highest maximum temperature at 33 degrees Celsius, while As-Soudah recorded the lowest maximum temperature at 14 degrees Celsius. The full list of recorded temperatures is as follows:
- Mecca: 33 degrees Celsius.
- Jeddah: 32 degrees Celsius.
- Yanbu: 31 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qunfudhah: 30 degrees Celsius.
- Jazan: 29 degrees Celsius.
- Medina: 27 degrees Celsius.
- Face: 27 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ula: 25 degrees Celsius.
- Bisha: 25 degrees Celsius.
- Najran: 24 degrees Celsius.
- Sharurah: 24 degrees Celsius.
- Buraidah: 23 degrees Celsius.
- Tabuk: 23 degrees Celsius.
- Taif: 23 degrees Celsius.
- Wadi Al-Dawasir: 23 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Dawadmi: 22 degrees Celsius.
- Dammam: 21 degrees Celsius.
- Hail: 21 degrees Celsius.
- Sakaka: 21 degrees Celsius.
- Combined: 21 degrees Celsius.
- Riyadh: 20 degrees Celsius.
- Abha: 20 degrees Celsius.
- Arar: 20 degrees Celsius.
- Rafha: 20 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qurayyat: 20 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ahsa: 20 degrees Celsius.
- The courtyard: 19 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Kharj: 19 degrees Celsius.
- Tarif: 19 degrees Celsius.
- Hafar Al-Batin: 19 degrees Celsius.
- Rawdat Al-Tanhat: 19 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Dahna desert: 19 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Saman: 19 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Sawda: 14 degrees Celsius.
Geographical diversity and its impact on the climate in Saudi Arabia
This report reflects the great geographical diversity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which directly influences climatic patterns. While western coastal areas such as Jeddah and Yanbu experience warm temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius due to the influence of the Red Sea and the low elevation, central and northern regions such as Riyadh, Hail, and Arar record cooler temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius, characteristic of a continental desert climate.
On the other hand, the southern mountainous regions such as Abha, Al-Baha and Al-Soudah stand out as distinctive winter and summer tourist destinations, as the altitude above sea level contributes to a significant reduction in temperatures, with Al-Soudah recording only 14 degrees Celsius as the lowest maximum temperature on the list, making it an attractive area for lovers of cold weather and mountainous nature.
The importance of the National Center for Meteorology's reports
These daily reports are of paramount importance to citizens and residents, as they aid in planning daily activities, especially camping trips, which are popular in such mild weather in areas like Al-Saman, Rawdat Al-Tanhat, and Ad-Dahna. This data also serves as a cornerstone for vital sectors such as agriculture, transportation, and tourism, as farmers and travelers rely on the accuracy of these forecasts to ensure the safety and efficiency of their work and travel.
