Lowest temperatures in Saudi Arabia today: Tarif and Al Qurayyat, 3 degrees Celsius
Various regions of Saudi Arabia witnessed a noticeable drop in temperatures on Tuesday, as the National Meteorological Center revealed in its daily report that low rates were recorded, especially in the northern regions, which are the first gateway to receive cold air masses coming from the north.
According to official data from the center, the governorates of Tarif and Qurayyat the list of the coldest cities, with temperatures registering 3 degrees Celsius , placing them among the areas most likely to experience near-freezing temperatures during this time of year. Other cities in the north and central regions were not spared from these frigid conditions, with the complete list of the lowest recorded temperatures as follows:
- Tarif: 3 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qurayyat: 3 degrees Celsius.
- Arar: 4 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Jawf: 5 degrees Celsius.
- Tabuk: 5 degrees Celsius.
- Rafha: 6 degrees Celsius.
- Hail: 6 degrees Celsius.
- Riyadh: 7 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ahsa: 7 degrees Celsius.
climatic and geographical context
This cold wave is part of the typical winter weather patterns in Saudi Arabia, particularly in the northern and central regions. Historically, cities like Tarif and Qurayyat have been known for recording the lowest temperatures in the Arabian Peninsula due to their geographical location and altitude, making them susceptible to the influence of Siberian high-pressure systems and polar air masses that affect the eastern Mediterranean and northern Arabia.
Weather experts indicate that temperatures dropping to these levels (between 3 and 7 degrees) usually call for changes in daily lifestyle, from wearing heavy winter clothing to taking safety precautions when using various heating methods.
General effects and recommendations
This drop in temperatures has multiple effects on both the local and regional levels within the Kingdom:
- Health and Safety: The relevant authorities, such as the Civil Defense and the Ministry of Health, call on citizens and residents in such weather conditions to be careful when using coal or kerosene heaters in enclosed spaces to avoid suffocation accidents, and to ensure that places are well ventilated.
- The agricultural sector: The drop in temperature to near zero degrees Celsius poses a risk to agricultural crops due to the possibility of frost formation, which requires farmers in the Al-Jawf, Tabuk and Hail regions to take preventive measures to protect their crops.
- Traffic: These cold waves are often accompanied by a decrease in horizontal visibility in the early morning hours due to fog, or activity in surface winds that stir up dust, as indicated in the weather report, which requires careful driving on the highways that connect these cities.
The National Center for Meteorology continues to monitor the weather situation and issue the necessary warnings, calling on everyone to follow the official reports to find out about the latest weather developments in the coming days.
