Lowest temperatures in Saudi Arabia today: Tabuk and Sakaka, 5 degrees Celsius
Several regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia witnessed a significant drop in temperatures on Sunday, as the National Meteorological Center in its daily report that the cities of Tabuk and Sakaka recorded the lowest temperatures in the Kingdom, which reached 5 degrees Celsius, indicating the arrival of cold winter weather that requires taking precautions.
List of lowest temperatures in the Kingdom's cities
According to official data issued by the center, minimum temperatures varied in the northern and central regions, and the ranking of the coldest cities was as follows:
- Tabuk: 5 degrees Celsius.
- Sakaka: 5 degrees Celsius.
- Arar: 7 degrees Celsius.
- Rafha: 7 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Qassim: 8 degrees Celsius.
- Hail: 8 degrees Celsius.
The climatic and geographical context of the northern regions
The northern regions of the Kingdom, such as Tabuk, Al-Jawf, and the Northern Borders, are the primary gateway for cold air masses arriving from the Levant and Europe. These regions are characterized by their geography, which contributes to sharply lower temperatures, especially during the night and early morning hours. Historically, these areas experience severe cold waves during winter, sometimes dropping below freezing, with the possibility of snowfall on mountain peaks such as the Al-Lawz Mountains in Tabuk.
The importance of following weather reports and the impact of weather
Monitoring temperatures is of paramount importance to citizens and residents for organizing their daily lives, from choosing appropriate clothing to ensuring safe heating. This drop in temperatures directly impacts agricultural and pastoral activities in these areas, as farmers take precautions to protect their crops from potential frost.
Public safety recommendations during cold waves
With temperatures dropping to levels such as 5 and 7 degrees Celsius, authorities always recommend following safety guidelines, which include:
- Wearing heavy winter clothing, especially for children and the elderly.
- Take care when using heating appliances (coal or electric heaters) indoors to avoid suffocation accidents or fires.
- Follow the continuous weather updates through the official channels of the National Center for Meteorology to avoid weather surprises while traveling on highways.
The National Center for Meteorology continues to monitor weather fluctuations and issue the necessary alerts to ensure the safety of everyone in various regions of the Kingdom.
