Weather in Saudi Arabia: Temperatures and Rain Forecast for Today
The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia revealed details of the expected weather conditions for today, Thursday, highlighting the noticeable variation in temperatures between different regions of the Kingdom, as the city of Dammam recorded a maximum temperature of 23 degrees Celsius, indicating moderate weather in the Eastern Province during this period.
Statement of maximum temperatures in the cities of the Kingdom
The daily weather report showed climatic variations reflecting the diverse geography of the Kingdom, with Mecca topping the list with warm weather, while the southern highlands recorded relatively low temperatures. The details of the maximum temperatures recorded are as follows:
- Dammam: 23 degrees Celsius.
- Mecca: 30 degrees Celsius.
- Medina: 26 degrees Celsius.
- Riyadh: 20 degrees Celsius.
- Jeddah: 29 degrees Celsius.
- Abha: 16 degrees Celsius (the least hot).
- Tabuk: 22 degrees Celsius.
- Buraidah, Hail, Arar, Sakaka and Al-Kharj: 22 degrees Celsius.
- The patio: 15 degrees Celsius.
- Jazan: 28 degrees Celsius.
- Najran: 21 degrees Celsius.
- Al Majma’ah and Al Dawadmi: 19 degrees Celsius.
- Wadi Al-Dawasir: 23 degrees Celsius.
Expected weather phenomena: rain and fog
Regarding the accompanying weather phenomena, the National Center for Meteorology predicted continued chances of thunderstorms. The report indicated that rain-bearing thunderclouds, accompanied by active winds that reduce horizontal visibility, are still expected over parts of the Jazan, Asir, and Al-Baha regions, extending to the highlands of Makkah and Madinah.
The report also did not rule out scattered rainfall in parts of northern and central Saudi Arabia. The center warned drivers of reduced visibility due to the possibility of fog during the early morning and late night hours in parts of those regions, as well as parts of the Eastern Province.
The importance of weather monitoring and the diversity of the Kingdom's climate
The National Center of Meteorology's reports are of paramount importance in the daily lives of citizens and residents. The accuracy of the information contributes to planning daily activities and ensuring road safety on highways, especially during the fluctuating weather patterns of winter and spring. The center utilizes the latest global technologies and advanced radar systems to monitor weather changes with high precision, thus supporting national efforts in managing crises related to floods or dust storms.
This report reflects the unique environmental and geographical diversity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. While coastal areas such as Jeddah and Jazan experience warm and humid weather, central areas such as Riyadh enjoy moderate weather during the day and tend to be cooler at night, while the mountainous highlands in the south (such as Abha and Al-Baha) maintain low temperatures that attract tourists and visitors, highlighting the climatic richness that the Kingdom enjoys.
