Temperatures in Saudi Arabia today: Al-Ula 36 and Riyadh 28

The National Center for Meteorology in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia issued its daily report on the expected weather conditions, revealing a noticeable difference in temperatures between the various regions of the Kingdom, with Al-Ula Governorate topping the list by recording the highest temperature, while the northern regions are witnessing a noticeable decrease, coinciding with multiple weather phenomena including active winds, dust storms and fog.

Details of temperatures and weather phenomena

According to the official statement, Al-Ula recorded the highest maximum temperature in the Kingdom today, reaching 36 degrees Celsius , followed by Mecca at 34 degrees, and Jeddah at 33 degrees. In contrast, the data showed a significant drop in minimum temperatures in the northern regions, with Tarif recording only 6 degrees Celsius and Qurayyat 7 degrees, reflecting the Kingdom's wide climatic diversity.

Regarding the capital, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province (Dammam), the maximum temperatures were equal at 28 degrees Celsius, with expectations of active surface winds stirring up dust and sand, which may lead to a decrease in horizontal visibility in open areas and highways.

Geographical and climatic context

This report comes amidst the typical weather patterns in the Arabian Peninsula, where the Kingdom's vast size creates multiple climatic patterns simultaneously. While western and coastal areas such as Jeddah, Mecca, and Al-Ula maintain relatively warm to hot temperatures due to their geographical location and lower elevation, northern regions and southern highlands (such as Abha and Al-Baha) are affected by cooler air masses, leading to lower temperatures and fog formation.

Weather conditions and safety alerts

These weather bulletins are of paramount importance to drivers and highway users, especially with warnings of dust storms in areas such as Riyadh, Qassim, and the Eastern Province, in addition to fog expected in the southwestern highlands (Abha, Al-Baha) and northern regions (Tarif, Al-Qurayyat). Authorities typically urge caution while driving in such conditions due to reduced visibility.

Table of expected temperatures in the cities of the Kingdom

The National Center of Meteorology continues to monitor weather fluctuations and issue timely alerts to ensure everyone's safety, calling on citizens and residents to follow official platforms to learn about the latest weather updates.