The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia released its daily weather report on Monday, detailing the highest temperatures recorded across the Kingdom's various regions and cities. The report revealed significant temperature variations between coastal, central, and northern areas, with Dammam recording 17 degrees Celsius, while cities along the western coast maintained relatively warm temperatures.
This statement comes as part of the ongoing monitoring of the weather situation, with the maximum temperatures recorded in the main cities and governorates being as follows:
- Dammam: 17 degrees Celsius.
- Mecca: 31 degrees Celsius.
- Medina: 25 degrees Celsius.
- Riyadh: 18 degrees Celsius.
- Jeddah: 31 degrees Celsius.
- Abha: 20 degrees Celsius.
- Hail: 18 degrees Celsius.
- Buraidah: 17 degrees Celsius.
- Tabuk: 22 degrees Celsius.
- The courtyard: 18 degrees Celsius.
- Arar: 13 degrees Celsius.
- Sakaka: 16 degrees Celsius.
- Jazan: 30 degrees Celsius.
- Najran: 21 degrees Celsius.
- Taif: 22 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ula: 24 degrees Celsius.
- Yanbu: 31 degrees Celsius.
- Dawadmi: 20 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Kharj: 19 degrees Celsius.
- Wadi Al-Dawasir: 21 degrees Celsius.
- Sharurah: 23 degrees Celsius.
- Combined: 16 degrees Celsius.
- Face: 30 degrees Celsius.
- Rafha: 13 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qurayyat: 17 degrees Celsius.
- Tarif: 15 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qunfudhah: 30 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ahsa: 18 degrees Celsius.
- Hafar Al-Batin: 14 degrees Celsius.
- Bisha: 24 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Sawda: 14 degrees Celsius.
- Rawdat Al-Tanhat: 16 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Dahna desert: 16 degrees Celsius.
- Guarantee: 16 degrees Celsius.
Climatic and geographical diversity in the Kingdom
This report reflects the great geographical and climatic diversity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. While northern regions such as Arar, Rafha and Tarif are experiencing a noticeable drop in temperatures, reaching as low as 13 degrees Celsius, due to the influence of cold air masses coming from the north, western coastal regions such as Jeddah, Yanbu and Al Qunfudhah are recording temperatures in the thirties (30-31 degrees Celsius), reflecting the influence of the Red Sea and the Sarawat Mountains in moderating the atmosphere and blocking some of the cold currents.
The importance of weather reports
The National Center for Meteorology's reports are of paramount importance to citizens and residents, as this accurate data assists in planning daily outdoor activities and selecting appropriate clothing, especially given the weather fluctuations that some regions may experience during seasonal transitions. This information also plays a vital role in the agriculture and transportation sectors and contributes to enhancing public safety on the highways connecting the Kingdom's far-flung cities.
Tips for citizens in cold regions
Given the low temperatures recorded in the eastern (Dammam 17 degrees), central and northern regions, experts advise wearing appropriate winter clothing, especially for children and the elderly, and exercising caution while driving in the early morning as some weather phenomena may form that affect horizontal visibility in open areas.
