The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia released its daily report on Thursday, detailing the highest temperatures recorded across the Kingdom's various regions and cities. The data revealed significant variations in weather conditions, reflecting the country's diverse geography and climate. Dammam recorded a high of 22 degrees Celsius, amidst the generally mild weather typical of the eastern and central regions at this time of year.
Details of maximum temperatures in the cities of the Kingdom
According to data released by the center, the maximum temperatures recorded today were as follows:
- Yanbu: 31 degrees Celsius (highest recorded).
- Mecca: 30 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qunfudhah: 30 degrees Celsius.
- Jeddah: 29 degrees Celsius.
- Jazan: 29 degrees Celsius.
- Face: 29 degrees Celsius.
- Medina: 27 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ula: 27 degrees Celsius.
- Tabuk: 24 degrees Celsius.
- Bisha: 24 degrees Celsius.
- Buraidah: 23 degrees Celsius.
- Taif: 23 degrees Celsius.
- Wadi Al-Dawasir: 23 degrees Celsius.
- Sharurah: 23 degrees Celsius.
- Rafha: 23 degrees Celsius.
- Dammam: 22 degrees Celsius.
- Najran: 22 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Dawadmi: 22 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Kharj: 22 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ahsa: 22 degrees Celsius.
- Riyadh: 21 degrees Celsius.
- Hail: 21 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qurayyat: 21 degrees Celsius.
- Tarif: 21 degrees Celsius.
- Hafar Al-Batin: 21 degrees Celsius.
- Abha: 20 degrees Celsius.
- Sakaka: 20 degrees Celsius.
- Combined: 20 degrees Celsius.
- Rawdat Al-Tanhat: 20 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Dahna desert: 20 degrees Celsius.
- The courtyard: 19 degrees Celsius.
- Arar: 19 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Saman: 19 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Sawda: 14 degrees Celsius (lowest recorded).
Climate diversity and its impact on daily activities
The report highlights the natural temperature variations across the Kingdom, with Red Sea coastal cities like Yanbu, Jeddah, and Jazan maintaining relatively warm temperatures (around 30°C), making them popular destinations for visitors seeking seaside warmth. In contrast, the mountainous highlands of the Asir region, particularly in Asir, record the lowest temperatures (14°C), reflecting the cold mountain climate that necessitates heavy winter clothing.
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 regions like Riyadh, Dammam, As-Saman, and Ad-Dahna. Monitoring temperatures is also vital for the agriculture, navigation, and land transport sectors to ensure public safety and to take necessary precautions in case of severe weather fluctuations.
