Today's weather in Saudi Arabia: Temperatures and rain forecast
The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia announced details of the expected weather conditions for Tuesday, revealing a significant variation in maximum temperatures recorded across the Kingdom's cities and provinces. Dammam in the Eastern Province recorded 23 degrees Celsius, while Mecca topped the list with the highest temperatures.
Statement of maximum temperatures in the cities of the Kingdom
According to the report issued by the center, the maximum temperatures recorded today were as follows, reflecting the geographical and climatic diversity that characterizes the Kingdom:
- Mecca: 31 degrees Celsius (highest temperature).
- Jeddah: 30 degrees Celsius.
- Jazan: 28 degrees Celsius.
- Medina: 24 degrees Celsius.
- Dammam: 23 degrees Celsius.
- Tabuk: 22 degrees Celsius.
- Wadi Al-Dawasir: 22 degrees Celsius.
- Sharurah: 22 degrees Celsius.
- Najran: 21 degrees Celsius.
- Sakaka: 19 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Kharj: 19 degrees Celsius.
- Riyadh: 18 degrees Celsius.
- Buraidah: 18 degrees Celsius.
- Arar: 18 degrees Celsius.
- Combined: 18 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Dawadmi: 18 degrees Celsius.
- Hail: 17 degrees Celsius.
- Abha: 16 degrees Celsius.
- The courtyard: 15 degrees Celsius (the coolest).
Expected weather phenomena: rain and fog
Regarding the accompanying weather phenomena, the National Center for Meteorology explained that the chance of thunderstorms and rain remains. These rains are expected to be accompanied by active winds that will reduce horizontal visibility in parts of the Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, Makkah, and Madinah .
The center also warned of the possibility of dense fog forming during the early morning and late night hours, which may affect the flow of traffic in parts of the Riyadh, Eastern, Northern Borders, Al-Jawf and Tabuk .
The climate context in the Kingdom and the importance of monitoring
These weather fluctuations are part of the climatic nature of Saudi Arabia, which is characterized by its vast area and diverse topography, ranging from humid coastal regions to cold mountain highlands and arid desert areas. This geographical diversity directly leads to significant temperature variations recorded at the same time, with a difference of up to 16 degrees Celsius observed between Mecca and Al-Baha.
These weather bulletins are of paramount importance both locally and in terms of public services. They serve as a vital guide for farmers in determining irrigation and harvesting times, and they are also essential for the transportation sector, particularly with fog and rain warnings that require drivers to exercise caution on highways connecting the governorates. The National Center of Meteorology urges everyone to follow the daily reports and adhere to public safety instructions during periods of unstable weather.
