Maximum temperatures report in Saudi Arabia: Dammam 40 degrees Celsius

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The National Center for Meteorology and Environmental Protection announced in its daily report the maximum temperatures in Saudi Arabia for Wednesday, with several regions experiencing a significant rise. The city of Dammam recorded 40 degrees Celsius, while Al-Ahsa topped the list with 45 degrees Celsius. This report reflects the weather changes occurring in various regions of the Kingdom, requiring citizens and residents to take necessary precautions to cope with the hot conditions.

Climatic context and history of maximum temperatures in Saudi Arabia

The Arabian Peninsula is known for its arid desert climate and extreme heat during the summer. Historically, Saudi Arabia has experienced some of the highest maximum temperatures in the world during the summer months, as the region is influenced by the extension of the Indian monsoon low, which brings hot, dry air masses. For decades, cities in the Eastern Province, such as Dammam and Al-Ahsa, as well as the capital, Riyadh, have been accustomed to recording temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, and even approaching 50 degrees Celsius at the height of summer. This climatic pattern is not new, but it is now being closely monitored thanks to significant advancements in weather monitoring technologies managed by the National Center of Meteorology, enabling the provision of early and accurate warnings to the public.

The impact of the noticeable rise in temperatures on daily life

Recording high temperatures has far-reaching effects at both the local and regional levels. Locally, this rise directly impacts daily life, with electricity consumption increasing significantly due to the heavy reliance on air conditioning and cooling. These conditions also prompt relevant authorities, such as the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, to enforce bans on working under direct sunlight during midday hours to protect workers. Regionally and internationally, these readings coincide with global discussions on climate change and global warming, highlighting the importance of environmental initiatives adopted by the Kingdom, such as the 'Green Saudi Arabia' initiative, which aims to increase vegetation cover and reduce carbon emissions to mitigate the severity of these climate changes in the future.

List of recorded temperatures in the cities of the Kingdom

According to the official statement, temperatures varied between very high in the eastern and central regions and moderate in the southwestern highlands. The following is a breakdown of the recorded temperatures:

Al-Ahsa: 45 degrees Celsius.
Sharurah: 42 degrees Celsius.
Al-Kharj and Wadi Al-Dawasir: 41 degrees Celsius.
Dammam, Riyadh and Al-Dahna desert: 40 degrees Celsius.
Mecca: 39 degrees Celsius.
Medina: 38 degrees Celsius.
Najran, Yanbu and Al-Saman: 37 degrees Celsius.
Buraidah, Jazan, Al-Dawadmi, Bisha and Rawdat Al-Tanhat: 36 degrees Celsius.
Al Majmaah, Al Qunfudhah and Hafr Al Batin: 35 degrees Celsius.
Jeddah: 33 degrees Celsius.
Al-Ula: 32 degrees Celsius.
Hail: 31 degrees Celsius.
Taif and Rafha: 30 degrees Celsius.
Tabuk: 27 degrees Celsius.
Abha, Al-Baha and Al-Wajh: 26 degrees Celsius.
Arar: 25 degrees Celsius.
Sakaka: 24 degrees Celsius.
Al Qurayyat: 22 degrees Celsius.
Tarif: 21 degrees Celsius.
Al-Sawda: 20 degrees Celsius.

This clear variation in temperatures demonstrates the great geographical and climatic diversity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where citizens and tourists can move from extremely hot weather in the east and center to relatively moderate and cool weather in the southern highlands such as Al-Soudah and Abha on the same day.