Lowest temperature in Saudi Arabia today: Hail records 3 degrees Celsius
Saudi Arabia experienced a significant drop in temperatures on Thursday, with Hail recording the lowest temperature among the coldest regions. According to official data from the National Center for Meteorology's daily weather report, Hail registered a low of 3 degrees Celsius, reflecting the cold winter weather currently affecting the northern and central regions of the Kingdom.
List of the least hot cities in the Kingdom today
The National Center for Meteorology issued a statement detailing the minimum temperatures recorded in several cities and governorates across the Kingdom. The statement noted similar rates of decrease, urging residents to take precautions. The breakdown is as follows:
- Hail: 3 degrees Celsius (lowest recorded).
- Sakaka: 5 degrees Celsius.
- Tarif: 6 degrees Celsius.
- Dawadmi: 7 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qurayyat: 7 degrees Celsius.
- Rafha: 7 degrees Celsius.
- Buraidah: 7 degrees Celsius.
- Arar: 8 degrees Celsius.
The climatic and geographical context of cold waves
The northern regions of Saudi Arabia, such as Hail, Al-Jawf, and the Northern Borders, have a geography that makes them susceptible to cold air masses from the north, especially during winter. The topography plays a significant role in this temperature drop; Hail, for example, lies between the Aja and Salma mountain ranges, which contributes to the formation of cold air currents and a noticeable decrease in temperatures, particularly at night and in the early morning.
This drop is considered part of the usual climatic pattern in the Arabian Peninsula during this period, as the region is affected by Siberian high-pressure systems that bring with them dry and very cold air masses, which often lead to frost formation and temperatures dropping to near zero degrees Celsius or even below it in some cases.
The importance of following weather reports and their impact
This data is of paramount importance both locally and in terms of public services; it serves as a guide for citizens and residents to follow safety and heating measures, and to avoid direct exposure to cold drafts that could cause seasonal winter illnesses. This weather pattern also affects daily activities, from traffic on highways, which may be impacted by fog associated with the cold, to the agricultural sector, which relies on these forecasts to protect crops from potential frost.
The National Center for Meteorology and relevant authorities, such as the Civil Defense, continuously call for caution when using traditional (coal and firewood) or electric heating methods, and for ensuring ventilation of enclosed spaces to avoid suffocation incidents, coinciding with everyone's search for warmth in light of these cold weather conditions in Hail and the rest of the Kingdom's cities.
