Al-Qurayyat records 2 degrees Celsius... List of lowest temperatures in Saudi Arabia
The regions of Saudi Arabia witnessed a significant drop in temperatures on Tuesday, as the daily report issued by the National Meteorological Center a large difference in climatic rates between different cities, with Al-Qurayyat the list as the coldest region, recording the lowest temperature of only two degrees Celsius, reflecting the peak of the winter season in the northern regions.
List of the least hot cities in the Kingdom
According to official data recorded by weather stations, the ranking of Saudi cities in terms of temperature decreases is as follows, indicating the dominance of the northern regions and highlands in cold weather:
- Al Qurayyat: 2 degrees Celsius (the lowest in the Kingdom).
- Tabuk: 3 degrees Celsius.
- Tarif: 3 degrees Celsius.
- Abha: 4 degrees Celsius.
- Rafha: 4 degrees Celsius.
- Arar: 4 degrees Celsius.
- Sakaka: 4 degrees Celsius.
- Hail: 4 degrees Celsius.
- Hafar Al-Batin: 4 degrees Celsius.
- Taif: 5 degrees Celsius.
- Riyadh: 6 degrees Celsius.
- Khamis Mushait: 6 degrees Celsius.
The climatic and geographical context of the northern regions
Al-Qurayyat Governorate, and the Northern Borders Governorates in general, such as Tarif and Arar, hold particular climatic significance due to their geographical location. Situated in the far north of the Kingdom, these areas serve as the primary gateway for cold air masses originating from the Levant and Europe, and occasionally for extremely cold Siberian waves. Historically, these regions are known for recording temperatures that can reach or fall below freezing (0°C) at the height of winter, and they often experience snowfall or frost in the early morning hours.
The impact of cold waves on daily life
This sharp drop in temperatures has direct repercussions on daily life and the economy. Locally , relevant authorities such as the Civil Defense and the Ministry of Health are raising their awareness among citizens and residents about the necessity of using safe heating methods to avoid suffocation or fires, as well as to prevent winter illnesses and colds. The agricultural sector is also directly affected, with farmers in regions like Al-Jawf and Tabuk having to take precautionary measures to protect their crops from frost damage.
Weather experts indicate that these rates are considered normal at this time of year, as the Kingdom is experiencing actual winter weather, especially in open and desert areas that are characterized by a large temperature range, where temperatures vary clearly between day and night.
