Temperatures in Saudi Arabia: Dammam records 33 degrees Celsius today
The National Center for Meteorology issued its daily weather report, revealing a noticeable variation in temperatures across Saudi Arabia on Monday. According to the official statement, Dammam recorded a high of 33 degrees Celsius, while temperatures in the rest of the Kingdom ranged from moderate to relatively high, reflecting the transitional climate the country is experiencing during this time of year, which directly impacts daily activities and travel between provinces.
Table of expected maximum temperatures in the cities of the Kingdom
The report issued by the National Center for Meteorology detailed the maximum temperatures recorded in various cities and desert and mountainous regions of the Kingdom, as follows:
- Dammam: 33 degrees Celsius.
- Mecca: 37 degrees Celsius.
- Medina: 33 degrees Celsius.
- Riyadh: 36 degrees Celsius.
- Jeddah: 34 degrees Celsius.
- Abha: 25 degrees Celsius.
- Hail: 25 degrees Celsius.
- Buraidah: 29 degrees Celsius.
- Tabuk: 27 degrees Celsius.
- The courtyard: 24 degrees Celsius.
- Arar: 26 degrees Celsius.
- Sakaka: 26 degrees Celsius.
- Jazan: 35 degrees Celsius.
- Najran: 37 degrees Celsius.
- Taif: 29 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ula: 33 degrees Celsius.
- Yanbu: 33 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Dawadmi: 34 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Kharj: 37 degrees Celsius.
- Wadi Al-Dawasir: 40 degrees Celsius.
- Sharurah: 39 degrees Celsius.
- Combined: 33 degrees Celsius.
- Face: 28 degrees Celsius.
- Rafha: 29 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qurayyat: 23 degrees Celsius.
- Tarif: 22 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qunfudhah: 39 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ahsa: 36 degrees Celsius.
- Hafar Al-Batin: 28 degrees Celsius.
- Bisha: 36 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Sawda: 20 degrees Celsius.
- Rawdat Al-Tanhat: 33 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Dahna desert: 33 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Saman: 33 degrees Celsius.
Seasonal shifts and their impact on temperatures in Saudi Arabia
The Arabian Peninsula is characterized by a vast and diverse topography, encompassing extensive coastlines, towering mountain ranges, and expansive deserts, resulting in significant variations in climate and weather across its different regions. The current temperature fluctuations in Saudi Arabia clearly indicate the onset of a transitional season, as cooler air masses gradually penetrate from the north. This explains the lower temperatures in Tarif (22°C) and Qurayyat (23°C), while southern and inland areas like Wadi al-Dawasir continue to experience high temperatures, reaching up to 40°C, due to the influence of seasonal heat waves.
Economic and environmental dimensions of weather fluctuations in the Kingdom
Following daily weather reports is not just about knowing the temperature; it extends to several vital aspects at both the local and regional levels. Locally, this data helps the energy and electricity sector regulate consumption, and it also supports the agricultural sector in determining appropriate irrigation and harvesting seasons based on temperature variations. From a tourism perspective, the mild weather in highland areas like As-Soudah (20°C) and Abha (25°C) boosts domestic tourism and attracts visitors seeking cool and picturesque climates away from the hustle and bustle of major cities with their high humidity.
