Lowest temperatures in Saudi Arabia today... Tabuk records 4 degrees Celsius
Various regions of Saudi Arabia experienced a noticeable drop in temperatures on Tuesday, with Tabuk recording the lowest temperature in the Kingdom at 4 degrees Celsius, according to official data from the National Center for Meteorology. This decrease is part of a period of unstable weather affecting several regions, prompting citizens and residents to take precautions.
List of the coldest cities in the Kingdom
The National Center for Meteorology's report detailed the minimum temperatures recorded in a number of cities and governorates of the Kingdom, with the cities that recorded the lowest temperatures ranked as follows:
- Tabuk: 4 degrees Celsius (the lowest in the Kingdom).
- Hail: 5 degrees Celsius.
- Taif: 5 degrees Celsius.
- Abha: 6 degrees Celsius.
- Khamis Mushait: 6 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qurayyat: 6 degrees Celsius.
- Tarif: 6 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ula: 7 degrees Celsius.
- The courtyard: 7 degrees Celsius.
- Dawadmi: 7 degrees Celsius.
- Buraidah: 7 degrees Celsius.
The geographical and climatic context of cold regions
Recording such low temperatures is normal at this time of year, especially in the northern regions and mountainous areas. The Tabuk region and the northern border areas (such as Tarif and Qurayyat) are typically affected by cold air masses coming from the north, making them prone to temperatures that may reach or fall below freezing during the peak of winter. In contrast, the lower temperatures in cities like Taif, Al-Baha, and Abha are due to the mountainous geography of these areas and their high altitude, which contributes to their cold weather even when other regions are experiencing more moderate temperatures.
The importance of following weather reports and safety measures
This data is of paramount importance to residents of these areas and drivers on highways. With the drop in temperatures, the National Center of Meteorology often issues warnings regarding the possibility of fog formation or surface wind activity that could stir up dust and sand, as mentioned in today's weather alerts. Relevant authorities, including the Civil Defense, urge citizens to wear appropriate winter clothing, exercise caution when using various heating methods (such as coal or electric heaters) indoors to avoid suffocation or fires, and drive carefully in areas with reduced horizontal visibility.
