Dammam 29 degrees Celsius... Temperatures and rain forecasts in Saudi Arabia

The National Center for Meteorology announced in its daily report that Dammam recorded a high of 29 degrees Celsius, as part of a detailed statement regarding maximum temperatures for Thursday across various regions of Saudi Arabia. This report comes at a time when the Kingdom is experiencing noticeable weather fluctuations, ranging from relatively high temperatures to thunderstorms.

List of maximum temperatures in Saudi cities

The data issued by the center showed a clear difference in temperatures between the coastal, central, and mountainous regions, with temperatures as follows:

• Eastern and Central Region: Dammam recorded 29 degrees Celsius, while Riyadh reached 27 degrees Celsius, Al-Kharj 28 degrees Celsius, and Al-Majma’ah 27 degrees Celsius.
• Western region: Mecca 26 degrees Celsius, Medina 23 degrees Celsius, and Jeddah 27 degrees Celsius.
• Southern Highlands: Abha recorded 17 degrees Celsius, Al-Baha 14 degrees Celsius (lowest), Najran 28 degrees Celsius, and Jazan 28 degrees Celsius.
• Northern regions: Tabuk 18 degrees Celsius, Hail 18 degrees Celsius, Arar 21 degrees Celsius, and Sakaka 19 degrees Celsius.
• Highest temperature: Wadi Al-Dawasir and Sharurah both recorded 31 degrees Celsius.

Rain forecast and today's weather conditions

In a related development, the National Center for Meteorology detailed weather conditions , indicating continued chances of moderate to heavy thunderstorms. These storms are expected to cause flash flooding and may be accompanied by hail and strong winds that could stir up dust and sand. This weather pattern is particularly concentrated in parts of the Riyadh and Eastern Provinces.

In contrast, parts of the Makkah, Al-Baha, Asir, and Jazan regions, as well as Al-Qassim, the Northern Borders, Al-Jawf, and Tabuk regions, are experiencing light to moderate rainfall. The center also warned of the possibility of fog formation, which could reduce horizontal visibility in parts of these regions, as well as in parts of the Madinah and Hail regions.

The importance of weather monitoring and its impact on daily life

The National Center for Meteorology's reports are of paramount importance in Saudi Arabia, given the country's vast geographical diversity, which in turn leads to wide climatic variations. While the southern highlands enjoy mild to cool weather, the interior and eastern regions experience higher temperatures, making monitoring weather forecasts essential for planning daily activities, travel, and agriculture.

These warnings play a crucial role in maintaining public safety, especially during the transitional rainy seasons the Kingdom experiences, when flash floods form rapidly in valleys and ravines. Relevant authorities, such as the Civil Defense, work in continuous coordination with the Meteorology Department to issue proactive warnings to citizens and residents, urging them to stay away from floodplains and wadi beds during periods of heavy rainfall.

The temperature variation recorded today, from 14 degrees in Al-Baha to 31 degrees in Wadi Al-Dawasir, is evidence of the continental nature of the climate in some parts and the influence of the terrain in other parts, which calls on drivers to be cautious, especially with the expectation of reduced horizontal visibility due to fog or dust accompanying the active winds.