The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia announced details of the minimum temperatures recorded in various regions and cities of the Kingdom on Thursday/Friday night, as the atmosphere witnessed a noticeable variation in temperature rates between the coastal, central, and northern regions, reflecting the great climatic and geographical diversity that the Kingdom enjoys.
The city of Dammam in the Eastern Province recorded 13 degrees Celsius, while the capital, Riyadh, experienced a drop to 10 degrees Celsius, which necessitates taking the necessary precautions for the cold weather at night in open and desert areas.
List of minimum temperatures in the cities of the Kingdom
The National Center for Meteorology's report detailed the recorded temperatures in cities and governorates, which were as follows:
- Dammam: 13 degrees Celsius.
- Mecca: 22 degrees Celsius.
- Medina: 16 degrees Celsius.
- Riyadh: 10 degrees Celsius.
- Jeddah: 22 degrees Celsius.
- Abha: 9 degrees Celsius.
- Hail: 6 degrees Celsius.
- Buraidah: 8 degrees Celsius.
- Tabuk: 6 degrees Celsius.
- The courtyard: 11 degrees Celsius.
- Arar: 6 degrees Celsius.
- Sakaka: 5 degrees Celsius.
- Jazan: 24 degrees Celsius.
- Najran: 13 degrees Celsius.
- Taif: 12 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ula: 12 degrees Celsius.
- Yanbu: 16 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Dawadmi: 11 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Kharj: 12 degrees Celsius.
- Wadi Al-Dawasir: 15 degrees Celsius.
- Sharurah: 15 degrees Celsius.
- Combined: 9 degrees Celsius.
- Face: 16 degrees Celsius.
- Rafha: 7 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qurayyat: 6 degrees Celsius.
- Tarif: 5 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qunfudhah: 24 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ahsa: 12 degrees Celsius.
- Hafar Al-Batin: 10 degrees Celsius.
- Bisha: 16 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Sawda: 5 degrees Celsius.
- Rawdat Al-Tanhat: 7 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Dahna desert: 8 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Saman: 8 degrees Celsius.
Climate variation and its impact on regions
The recorded data shows a clear variation that reflects the geographical nature of the Kingdom; while coastal cities such as Jeddah, Jazan and Al Qunfudhah maintain moderate temperatures that tend to be warm at night (between 22 and 24 degrees Celsius) due to the effect of humidity and water bodies, the northern regions and highlands experience a sharp decrease.
Cities such as Tarif, Sakaka and Al-Soudah recorded the lowest temperatures in this report, reaching 5 degrees Celsius, which reflects the continental and dry climate that prevails in the northern and central regions, where the ground loses its heat quickly during the night hours.
The importance of following weather reports
These daily reports issued by the National Center of Meteorology are of paramount importance to citizens and residents, especially given the ongoing weather fluctuations. Knowing the minimum temperatures helps in planning outdoor activities and choosing appropriate clothing to avoid catching a cold, particularly for children and the elderly in areas where temperatures drop below 10 degrees Celsius.
Those using highways in open areas such as the Al-Dahna and Al-Saman deserts (which recorded 8 degrees) are advised to exercise caution and equip their vehicles accordingly for the cold weather and the possibility of fog formation in the early morning hours, in order to ensure the general safety of everyone.
