Al-Ahsa tops the list of highest temperatures in Saudi Arabia
Continuous monitoring of weather conditions
The National Center for Meteorology released its daily report detailing maximum temperatures across Saudi Arabia, revealing significant variations in weather conditions across several cities and regions on Wednesday. Al-Ahsa Governorate topped the list with the highest recorded temperature of 45 degrees Celsius, followed by Dammam and other areas that also registered high temperatures. This report reflects the seasonal climate changes occurring in the Kingdom and highlights the importance of monitoring weather forecasts to avoid sudden fluctuations and take necessary precautions to cope with the hot weather.
The nature of the desert climate and the development of maximum temperature monitoring in Saudi Arabia
Historically, the Arabian Peninsula is known for its arid desert climate and extreme heat during the summer months, as the region is affected by the extension of thermal lows that contribute to record-breaking temperatures. Over the decades, weather monitoring mechanisms in the Kingdom have developed significantly, with the National Center of Meteorology playing a pivotal role in providing accurate and reliable data around the clock. This historical and technological development in meteorological infrastructure has enabled relevant authorities to track climate changes with high precision, facilitating the prediction of severe heat waves that strike areas such as the Eastern Province, particularly Al-Ahsa and Dammam, which often record record temperatures due to their geographical location and the influence of dry surface winds.
Environmental and economic repercussions of the significant rise in temperature
Recording high temperatures has far-reaching effects at both the local and regional levels. From a health perspective, these figures necessitate the activation of awareness campaigns to prevent heat stress and sunstroke, especially for workers in the field and pilgrims in the holy sites of Mina, Muzdalifah, and Arafat, where temperatures exceeded 42 degrees Celsius. Economically and agriculturally, cities like Al-Ahsa, one of the world's largest palm oases and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are impacted by these temperatures, requiring advanced irrigation strategies to preserve crops. This heat also affects energy consumption, as regional demand for electricity to power cooling systems increases, highlighting the importance of energy efficiency in the Kingdom's modern infrastructure.
A detailed list of temperatures recorded in the cities of the Kingdom
According to the official statement issued by the National Center for Meteorology, the maximum temperatures recorded in various cities, governorates and holy sites were as follows:
- Al-Ahsa: 45 degrees Celsius.
- Rawdat Al Tanhat, Al Dahna Desert, Al Samman: 44 degrees Celsius.
- Arafat, Muzdalifah: 43 degrees Celsius.
- Dammam, Mecca, Al-Kharj, Wadi Al-Dawasir, Mina: 42 degrees Celsius.
- Medina, Riyadh, Sharurah: 41 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ula, Yanbu, Hafr Al-Batin: 40 degrees Celsius.
- Buraidah: 39 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Dawadmi, Al-Majma’ah: 38 degrees Celsius.
- Jeddah, Arar, Jazan, Rafha, Bisha: 37 degrees Celsius.
- Sakaka, Najran: 36 degrees Celsius.
- Hail, Tabuk, Al Qunfudhah: 35 degrees Celsius.
- Taif, Al Qurayyat: 33 degrees Celsius.
- Face, interesting: 32 degrees Celsius.
- Abha, Al-Baha: 28 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Sawda: 22 degrees Celsius.
