Dammam 22 degrees Celsius: Minimum temperature statement in Saudi Arabia
The National Center for Meteorology announced in its latest report the minimum temperatures for Thursday and Friday nights across various regions and cities of Saudi Arabia. Dammam recorded the lowest temperature at 22 degrees Celsius, reflecting the relatively stable weather conditions currently prevailing in the Eastern Province during this time of year.
An analytical reading of the minimum temperature statement in the cities of the Kingdom
The official report revealed a significant variation in minimum temperatures between different cities, attributable to the Kingdom's considerable geographical and topographical diversity. The recorded temperatures were as follows:
- Dammam: 22 degrees Celsius.
- Mecca: 26 degrees Celsius.
- Medina: 23 degrees Celsius.
- Riyadh: 20 degrees Celsius.
- Jeddah: 25 degrees Celsius.
- Abha: 15 degrees Celsius.
- Hail: 16 degrees Celsius.
- Buraidah: 19 degrees Celsius.
- Tabuk: 15 degrees Celsius.
- The patio: 15 degrees Celsius.
- Arar: 15 degrees Celsius.
- Sakaka: 17 degrees Celsius.
- Jazan: 29 degrees Celsius.
- Najran: 23 degrees Celsius.
- Taif: 17 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ula: 22 degrees Celsius.
- Yanbu: 29 degrees Celsius.
- Dawadmi: 20 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Kharj: 21 degrees Celsius.
- Wadi Al-Dawasir: 26 degrees Celsius.
- Sharurah: 24 degrees Celsius.
- Combined: 18 degrees Celsius.
- Face: 22 degrees Celsius.
- Rafha: 16 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qurayyat: 11 degrees Celsius.
- Tarif: 14 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qunfudhah: 27 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ahsa: 23 degrees Celsius.
- Hafar Al-Batin: 19 degrees Celsius.
- Bisha: 23 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Sawda: 10 degrees Celsius.
- Rawdat Al-Tanhat: 20 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Dahna desert: 20 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Saman: 21 degrees Celsius.
Climatic diversity in Saudi Arabia: between the coasts and the highlands
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia boasts a unique climatic diversity stemming from its vast size and varied topography. Historically, this diversity has played a crucial role in shaping lifestyles, population distribution, and economic activities. While coastal areas like Jeddah, Yanbu, and Jazan experience high humidity and warm nighttime temperatures, mountainous regions such as Abha, Al-Baha, and As-Soudah enjoy noticeably cooler weather. As-Soudah recorded the lowest temperature in this report at 10 degrees Celsius. This variation is not a recent phenomenon but rather a consistent geographical characteristic that makes the Kingdom a microcosm of the climate, with the northern regions influenced by cold air masses, while the southern and coastal areas are affected by warmer air currents.
The importance of weather monitoring and its effects on vital sectors
The importance of monitoring weather conditions and issuing accurate temperature reports extends beyond individual daily use, encompassing strategic implications at multiple levels. Locally, vital sectors such as agriculture, aviation, and crisis and disaster management rely directly on data from the National Center of Meteorology to ensure business continuity and implement necessary preventative measures to protect lives and property. Regionally, this data contributes to strengthening cooperation among Gulf and Middle Eastern countries in early warning systems to address extreme weather events and severe weather phenomena. Internationally, the Kingdom's commitment to providing accurate and up-to-date climate data supports global efforts in studying climate change, underscoring Saudi Arabia's leading role in the global meteorological and environmental protection system.
