Dammam 41 degrees Celsius: Details of temperatures in Saudi Arabia
The National Center for Meteorology announced in its daily report a significant variation in temperatures across Saudi Arabia, with Dammam recording 41 degrees Celsius, reflecting the typical summer climate in the Eastern Province. This report is part of the center's regular monitoring of weather conditions, which is of interest to citizens and residents, enabling them to plan their daily activities and take necessary precautions to cope with the hot weather.
Desert climate and the development of meteorological monitoring in the Kingdom
The Arabian Peninsula is characterized by its arid desert climate and extreme heat during the summer. Historically, weather monitoring relied on traditional methods and human observation. However, Saudi Arabia has witnessed tremendous institutional development in this field. The National Center of Meteorology was established to keep pace with the latest global technologies in monitoring weather changes using satellites and automated monitoring stations. This historic development has made it easier to predict weather fluctuations with high accuracy, contributing to the protection of lives and property. Recording temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in cities like Riyadh and Dammam is not an exceptional event in the Kingdom's climatic records; rather, it is part of the natural climatic cycle that the region's inhabitants have been accustomed to for decades.
The impact of temperature variations in Saudi Arabia on daily life and the economy
variations in Saudi Arabia play Temperature a vital role in shaping economic and social activities. Locally, these high temperatures impact critical sectors such as agriculture and energy consumption, with a significant increase in electricity demand to power air conditioning and refrigeration. Regionally and internationally, accurate weather data supports air and sea navigation, reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a secure global logistics hub. Furthermore, the significant temperature differences between cities, with mountainous areas like As-Soudah recording only 21°C, boost domestic tourism. Many people head to the southern highlands to escape the summer heat, positively impacting the local economy and supporting the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goal of diversifying its sources of income.
List of maximum temperatures recorded today
According to the official report issued today, Monday, the maximum temperatures in the various cities and governorates of the Kingdom were as follows:
- Al-Ahsa: 43 degrees Celsius.
- Mecca, Sharurah: 42 degrees Celsius.
- Dammam, Al-Kharj, Wadi Al-Dawasir, Rawdat Al-Tanhat, Al-Dahna Desert, Al-Saman: 41 degrees Celsius.
- Medina, Riyadh, Jeddah, Yanbu, Hafr Al-Batin: 40 degrees Celsius.
- Najran, Al-Ula: 38 degrees Celsius.
- Jazan, Dawadmi, Majmaah, Qunfudhah, Bisha: 37 degrees Celsius.
- Buraidah: 36 degrees Celsius.
- Hail, Taif: 33 degrees Celsius.
- Tabuk, Rafha: 31 degrees Celsius.
- Face: 30 degrees Celsius.
- Arar, Sakaka: 29 degrees Celsius.
- Abha: 28 degrees Celsius.
- The courtyard: 27 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qurayyat: 23 degrees Celsius.
- Tarif: 22 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Sawda: 21 degrees Celsius.
In conclusion, these figures underscore the unique geographical and climatic diversity of the Kingdom, which requires continuous awareness on the part of individuals and institutions to deal optimally with these weather conditions, and to follow the safety guidelines issued by the relevant authorities to avoid heat stress during peak hours.
