Saudi Arabia weather today: Temperatures approaching 2 degrees Celsius with thunderstorms

The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia has released a comprehensive report detailing the expected weather conditions for today, Saturday, highlighting the significant variations in temperatures and weather phenomena affecting different regions of the Kingdom. This statement is part of the ongoing monitoring of weather conditions to ensure the safety of citizens and residents and to provide accurate information to vital sectors.

Key weather features: temperature variations and scattered rain

Data from the National Center for Meteorology showed a significant variation in recorded temperatures. The Al-Soudah region recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 2 degrees Celsius , reflecting the cold winter weather prevailing in the southern highlands. In contrast, Mecca maintained relatively warm conditions, recording the highest maximum temperature at 30 degrees Celsius, followed by Jeddah, Jazan, and Al-Qunfudhah at 29 degrees Celsius.

As for the capital, Riyadh, it is experiencing moderate weather during the day and cool weather at night, with a high of 20 degrees and a low of 12 degrees Celsius, with expectations of surface wind activity that may stir up dust and sand in open areas.

Geographical diversity and its impact on climate

This report reflects the unique geographical diversity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which in turn leads to a wide range of climatic variations. While coastal areas such as Jeddah and Dammam experience high humidity and are affected by phenomena such as fog and dust storms, mountainous regions such as Abha, Al-Baha, and Taif enjoy cooler weather and opportunities for rainfall, which may sometimes be accompanied by thunderstorms.

This climatic variation plays an important role in shaping daily and economic activities, as the weather directly affects land and sea navigation, as well as the agricultural and tourism sectors, especially in areas that experience rainfall or a sharp drop in temperatures.

Weather phenomena and warnings

The center warned of several weather phenomena requiring attention, with forecasts indicating the formation of thunderstorms accompanied by active winds over parts of the highlands of Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha, extending to the highlands of Makkah. The center also cautioned drivers about reduced horizontal visibility due to fog in the early morning hours in parts of the Eastern Province and some western coastal areas.

Detailed table of temperatures and weather phenomena

The following is a detailed statement of the maximum and minimum temperatures, humidity levels, and the most important expected weather phenomena in the major cities of the Kingdom:

The National Center of Meteorology calls on everyone to follow the daily reports and early warnings through its official channels to ensure public safety and avoid areas that may experience severe weather fluctuations.