Saudi Arabia's highest maximum temperatures: Arafat and Muzdalifah top the list
The National Center for Meteorology announced in its daily report the maximum temperatures recorded on Wednesday in various cities and regions of Saudi Arabia, with the holy sites topping the list. Arafat and Muzdalifah recorded the highest temperature at 44 degrees Celsius, while Dammam in the Eastern Province recorded 39 degrees Celsius, reflecting the hot summer weather prevailing across large parts of the country.
Summer climate and sacred feelings: A history of care and attention
Makkah and the Holy Sites are characterized by a geographical and climatic nature that makes them susceptible to significantly high temperatures during the summer. Historically, the Hajj and Umrah seasons have always coincided with the harsh summer months, posing a major challenge that Saudi Arabia has successfully overcome over the decades. Authorities have continuously worked to develop the infrastructure in the Holy Sites, from installing misting systems to cool the air to providing ample shaded areas and air-conditioned pathways, to ensure the comfort and safety of pilgrims under these exceptional climatic conditions.
The impact of high temperatures on pilgrims and preventive measures
The record- high temperatures of 44 degrees Celsius in Arafat and Muzdalifah are of paramount importance and have a direct impact both locally and internationally. Locally, these figures mobilize all health and security sectors to intensify their presence and provide immediate care for any cases of heat exhaustion or sunstroke among pilgrims. Regionally and internationally, the transparency in announcing weather conditions is always accompanied by reassuring messages to the Islamic world, thanks to the Kingdom's extensive medical preparations to protect the millions of pilgrims.
The Ministry of Health and relevant authorities always recommend the necessity of adhering to preventive instructions, such as drinking plenty of fluids, using light-colored umbrellas, and avoiding direct exposure to sunlight during peak hours, to ensure that the rituals are performed with ease, convenience, and complete safety.
Daily temperature report details for cities in the Kingdom
According to the report issued by the National Center for Meteorology, the temperatures in the most prominent cities and governorates were as follows:
- Arafat: 44 degrees Celsius.
- Muzdalifah: 44 degrees Celsius.
- Mecca: 43 degrees Celsius.
- Mona: 43 degrees Celsius.
- Medina: 43 degrees Celsius.
- Wadi Al-Dawasir: 42 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ula: 42 degrees Celsius.
- Yanbu: 41 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Kharj: 41 degrees Celsius.
- Sharurah: 41 degrees Celsius.
- Riyadh: 40 degrees Celsius.
- Jeddah: 40 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ahsa: 40 degrees Celsius.
- Dammam: 39 degrees Celsius.
- Buraidah: 39 degrees Celsius.
- Bisha: 39 degrees Celsius.
- Rawdat Al-Tanhat: 39 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Dahna desert: 39 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Saman: 39 degrees Celsius.
- Tabuk: 38 degrees Celsius.
- Jazan: 38 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Dawadmi: 38 degrees Celsius.
- Combined: 38 degrees Celsius.
- Hail: 37 degrees Celsius.
- Najran: 37 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qunfudhah: 37 degrees Celsius.
- Hafar Al-Batin: 36 degrees Celsius.
- Sakaka: 35 degrees Celsius.
- Taif: 35 degrees Celsius.
- Rafha: 35 degrees Celsius.
- Arar: 34 degrees Celsius.
- Face: 33 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qurayyat: 32 degrees Celsius.
- Abha: 30 degrees Celsius.
- Tarif: 30 degrees Celsius.
- The courtyard: 29 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Sawda: 25 degrees Celsius.
