The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia issued its detailed daily report on Wednesday regarding the maximum temperatures recorded in various regions and cities across the Kingdom. This report is part of the ongoing monitoring of weather conditions to ensure that citizens and residents are informed of the latest weather updates. The data revealed a significant variation in temperatures between coastal, mountainous, and central regions, reflecting the Kingdom's diverse geographical and climatic landscape.
The report details that Dammam recorded a high of 27 degrees Celsius, reflecting relatively mild weather in the Eastern Province. In contrast, Mecca recorded the highest temperature at 35 degrees Celsius, followed by Medina, Jeddah, and Yanbu, each at 33 degrees Celsius, indicating continued warm to relatively hot weather in the western and coastal regions.
List of maximum temperatures in the cities of the Kingdom
The details of the maximum temperatures recorded by the National Center for Meteorology for today are as follows:
- Mecca: 35 degrees Celsius.
- Medina: 33 degrees Celsius.
- Jeddah: 33 degrees Celsius.
- Yanbu: 33 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qunfudhah: 32 degrees Celsius.
- Buraidah: 31 degrees Celsius.
- Jazan: 31 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ula: 31 degrees Celsius.
- Rafha: 30 degrees Celsius.
- Hafar Al-Batin: 30 degrees Celsius.
- Bisha: 30 degrees Celsius.
- Rawdat Al-Tanhat: 29 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Dahna desert: 29 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Saman: 29 degrees Celsius.
- Hail: 28 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Dawadmi: 28 degrees Celsius.
- Combined: 28 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ahsa: 28 degrees Celsius.
- Dammam: 27 degrees Celsius.
- Tabuk: 27 degrees Celsius.
- Sakaka: 27 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Kharj: 27 degrees Celsius.
- Wadi Al-Dawasir: 27 degrees Celsius.
- Sharurah: 27 degrees Celsius.
- Arar: 26 degrees Celsius.
- Najran: 26 degrees Celsius.
- Taif: 26 degrees Celsius.
- Riyadh: 25 degrees Celsius.
- Face: 25 degrees Celsius.
- Abha: 24 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qurayyat: 22 degrees Celsius.
- The courtyard: 21 degrees Celsius.
- Tarif: 21 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Sawda: 18 degrees Celsius.
Climatic and geographical diversity in the Kingdom
This report clearly demonstrates the unique climatic diversity of Saudi Arabia, which is closely linked to its vast geographical expanse. While low-lying and coastal areas such as Mecca and Jeddah experience temperatures in the thirties, the higher elevations and mountainous regions enjoy cooler and more temperate weather. This is evident in the fact that Al-Soudah recorded the lowest maximum temperature on the list at 18°C, followed by Al-Baha and Tarif at 21°C, making these areas preferred destinations for those seeking cool and pleasant weather.
The role of the National Center for Meteorology and the importance of data
The National Center for Meteorology plays a pivotal role in the daily lives of the Kingdom's residents by providing accurate and up-to-date weather data. This data is of paramount importance not only to individuals in planning their daily activities and choosing their clothing, but also extends to vital sectors such as agriculture, transportation, and air and sea navigation. These reports assist relevant authorities in taking the necessary measures to address any potential weather fluctuations, thus enhancing public safety and quality of life.
These accurate readings reflect the efficiency of the monitoring system in the Kingdom, which relies on the latest technologies, including weather radars, satellites, and automatic monitoring stations spread throughout the country, to ensure comprehensive and accurate coverage of all weather variables.
