Today's temperatures in Saudi Arabia: Dammam 22 and Mecca 31

The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia announced details of the maximum temperatures recorded on Monday across various regions and cities of the Kingdom. The data revealed a significant variation in weather conditions, reflecting the country's vast geographical diversity. Dammam recorded 22 degrees Celsius, while Mecca and Jeddah topped the list with warmer temperatures.

An analytical reading of the National Center for Meteorology's statement

This daily report is part of the National Center of Meteorology's ongoing efforts to monitor and track weather conditions with high accuracy, which directly contributes to regulating the daily lives of citizens and residents. This data is particularly important given the weather fluctuations the region may experience during this time of year, as it helps drivers and travelers on highways take precautions, and assists families in determining appropriate clothing, especially for children and school students.

Climate diversity in the Kingdom and its impact

The figures recorded today show the natural differences between the various regions of the Kingdom. While the western coastal regions such as Jeddah and Yanbu record relatively high temperatures (30-31 degrees Celsius) due to humidity and geographical location, we find that the northern regions and highlands record lower temperatures, as Al-Soudah recorded only 14 degrees Celsius, and Tarif 17 degrees Celsius, reflecting the cold atmosphere that characterizes those regions.

This climatic diversity is a relative advantage for the Kingdom, as it provides multiple options for domestic tourism. Those seeking warmth head towards the western coasts, while those who prefer cold and moderate weather head towards the southern highlands or the northern and central regions.

List of maximum temperatures in Saudi cities

The following is a detailed review of the maximum temperatures recorded by monitoring stations in various cities and governorates today:

• Eastern and Central Regions: Dammam, Riyadh, Hail, Al-Ahsa, and the Ad-Dahna Desert recorded 22 degrees Celsius, while Buraidah, Ad-Dawadmi, and Rawdat At-Tanhat recorded 23 degrees Celsius. Al-Majma'ah, Hafr Al-Batin, and Ad-Dhaman recorded 21 degrees Celsius.
• Western and coastal region: Makkah and Jeddah came first with 31 degrees Celsius, followed by Yanbu and Al Qunfudhah with 30 degrees Celsius, then Madinah with 27 degrees Celsius.
• Northern regions: Tabuk recorded 23 degrees Celsius, Arar 20 degrees Celsius, Sakaka and Rafha 21 degrees Celsius, while Al-Qurayyat and Tarif were the least hot at 18 and 17 degrees Celsius respectively.
• Southern regions and highlands: Jazan recorded 29 degrees Celsius, Najran 23 degrees Celsius, Abha 20 degrees Celsius, Al-Baha 18 degrees Celsius, and Al-Soudah recorded the lowest maximum temperature at 14 degrees Celsius.

The National Center of Meteorology calls on everyone to follow the daily reports through official platforms to obtain the most accurate information about the weather and early warnings.