Maximum temperatures report in Saudi Arabia: Dammam 38 degrees Celsius
The National Center for Meteorology issued a report today, Monday, detailing the weather conditions and highlighting the maximum temperatures in Saudi Arabia, with Dammam recording 38 degrees Celsius. This report is part of the center's regular monitoring to ensure the most accurate weather information is provided to citizens and residents, helping them take necessary precautions to cope with the region's weather patterns.
Climate and history of meteorological observation in the Kingdom
Saudi Arabia is characterized by a desert climate, mostly arid and semi-arid, making temperature variations a historical feature. Historically, the Arabian Peninsula has experienced significant temperature fluctuations between summer and winter, and even between day and night. With advancements in meteorological technology, the National Center of Meteorology now possesses a sophisticated infrastructure that enables it to provide accurate and continuous readings. This significant progress in weather monitoring has greatly contributed to protecting lives and property, and to enhancing urban and economic planning to align with the sometimes harsh climate.
Details of today's maximum temperatures in Saudi Arabia
According to the official statement, maximum temperatures in Saudi Arabia significantly between different cities and provinces, with the Ad-Dahna and As-Summan deserts recording the highest temperatures at 42 degrees Celsius, while the southern highlands were the coldest. The detailed readings are as follows:
- Dammam: 38 degrees Celsius.
- Mecca: 38 degrees Celsius.
- Medina: 41 degrees Celsius.
- Riyadh: 39 degrees Celsius.
- Jeddah: 35 degrees Celsius.
- Abha: 28 degrees Celsius.
- Hail: 36 degrees Celsius.
- Buraidah: 40 degrees Celsius.
- Tabuk: 36 degrees Celsius.
- The courtyard: 26 degrees Celsius.
- Arar: 37 degrees Celsius.
- Sakaka: 37 degrees Celsius.
- Jazan: 37 degrees Celsius.
- Najran: 36 degrees Celsius.
- Taif: 32 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ula: 40 degrees Celsius.
- Yanbu: 38 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Dawadmi: 37 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Kharj: 39 degrees Celsius.
- Wadi Al-Dawasir: 39 degrees Celsius.
- Sharurah: 38 degrees Celsius.
- Combined: 39 degrees Celsius.
- Face: 32 degrees Celsius.
- Rafha: 38 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qurayyat: 36 degrees Celsius.
- Tarif: 34 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qunfudhah: 35 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ahsa: 41 degrees Celsius.
- Hafar Al-Batin: 39 degrees Celsius.
- Bisha: 36 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Sawda: 22 degrees Celsius.
- Rawdat Al-Tanhat: 40 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Dahna desert: 42 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Saman: 42 degrees Celsius.
- Arafat: 38 degrees Celsius.
- Mona: 38 degrees Celsius.
- Muzdalifah: 38 degrees Celsius.
Local and regional effects of thermal fluctuations
Monitoring these temperature indicators is of paramount importance on several levels. Locally, high temperatures directly impact daily life, increasing electricity consumption due to the heavy reliance on air conditioning and cooling in homes and public facilities. These readings also play a crucial role in vital sectors such as agriculture, where farmers need to adjust irrigation schedules to protect crops from rapid evaporation and heat stress.
Regionally, Saudi Arabia's climate data is a crucial part of the Arabian Peninsula's atmospheric map, contributing to an understanding of the movement of low and high pressure systems that affect neighboring countries. Internationally, documenting these thermal records enriches global databases dedicated to studying climate change, thus strengthening the Kingdom's role in international efforts to understand and address future environmental challenges.
