The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia announced details of the maximum temperatures recorded today, Friday, in various regions and cities of the Kingdom. The city of Dammam recorded 27 degrees Celsius, reflecting the moderate weather currently prevailing in the Eastern Province. This report is part of the center's daily monitoring of weather conditions and changes to ensure the safety of citizens and residents and to advise them on taking necessary precautions.
Data released by the meteorological department revealed a clear difference in temperatures between the north and south of the Kingdom, reflecting Saudi Arabia's significant geographical and climatic diversity. While the northern regions recorded a noticeable drop in temperature, with Tarif reaching 12 degrees Celsius and Qurayyat 14 degrees Celsius, the southern and southeastern regions experienced higher temperatures, with Sharurah topping the list at 33 degrees Celsius, followed by Najran at 32 degrees Celsius.
List of maximum temperatures in the cities of the Kingdom:
- Dammam: 27 degrees Celsius.
- Mecca: 29 degrees Celsius.
- Medina: 27 degrees Celsius.
- Riyadh: 29 degrees Celsius.
- Jeddah: 28 degrees Celsius.
- Abha: 20 degrees Celsius.
- Hail: 18 degrees Celsius.
- Buraidah: 25 degrees Celsius.
- Tabuk: 17 degrees Celsius.
- The courtyard: 19 degrees Celsius.
- Arar: 15 degrees Celsius.
- Sakaka: 16 degrees Celsius.
- Jazan: 30 degrees Celsius.
- Najran: 32 degrees Celsius.
- Taif: 22 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ula: 24 degrees Celsius.
- Yanbu: 29 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Dawadmi: 27 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Kharj: 29 degrees Celsius.
- Wadi Al-Dawasir: 31 degrees Celsius.
- Sharurah: 33 degrees Celsius.
- Combined: 26 degrees Celsius.
- Face: 23 degrees Celsius.
- Rafha: 18 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qurayyat: 14 degrees Celsius.
- Tarif: 12 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qunfudhah: 30 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ahsa: 29 degrees Celsius.
- Hafar Al-Batin: 27 degrees Celsius.
- Bisha: 31 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Sawda: 15 degrees Celsius.
- Rawdat Al-Tanhat: 29 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Dahna desert: 29 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Saman: 29 degrees Celsius.
Climate diversity and the importance of weather monitoring
This report clearly demonstrates the continental nature of Saudi Arabia's climate, where the northern regions are influenced by cold air masses from the north, resulting in the lowest temperatures, particularly during winter and transitional seasons. In contrast, coastal areas such as Jeddah, Jazan, and Dammam maintain more moderate and warmer temperatures due to the influence of water bodies and relative humidity, while the inland and southern desert regions, such as Sharurah and Wadi al-Dawasir, remain within the hot and arid zone.
These daily reports are of paramount importance both locally and economically. They assist farmers in determining irrigation and harvesting times and protecting crops from weather fluctuations. They also contribute to guiding land and air travel and alerting drivers on highways, especially in areas that may experience low temperatures or strong surface winds. It is always advisable to follow official bulletins issued by the National Center of Meteorology to plan daily activities and avoid any potential risks resulting from weather changes.
