Weather forecast for the first day of Eid al-Adha in Saudi Arabia: Expected temperatures
The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia issued a detailed statement outlining the weather forecast for the first day of Eid al-Adha . The statement specified maximum and minimum temperatures, humidity levels, and expected weather phenomena across various regions and cities of the Kingdom, including the holy sites where millions of pilgrims are gathered to perform Hajj. This forecast comes at a time when the region is experiencing hot summer weather, necessitating the adoption of necessary precautionary measures for everyone's safety.
The effects of the weather on the first day of Eid al-Adha on the movement of pilgrims and citizens
Determining the weather patterns during this time of year is crucial, given its coincidence with the Hajj season, which brings together millions of Muslims from around the world in Mecca and the holy sites of Arafat, Mina, and Muzdalifah. Historically, the Arabian Peninsula is affected by hot, dry air masses during the summer, driving temperatures to record highs. This climate directly impacts pilgrim movement plans and the flow of pilgrims between the holy sites, prompting Saudi government and health authorities to issue continuous warnings about the need to avoid direct sun exposure, use umbrellas, and drink plenty of water to prevent heatstroke and heat exhaustion.
Temperature forecasts for cities and holy sites
According to a statement from the National Center of Meteorology, the capital, Riyadh, is expected to reach a high of 43 degrees Celsius with active dust storms. Meanwhile, Mecca and the holy sites (Arafat, Mina, and Muzdalifah) are expected to reach 44 degrees Celsius with clear skies and humidity reaching 50%. In Medina, the high will reach 43 degrees Celsius with partly cloudy to clear skies. In the Eastern Province, Dammam is expected to reach the highest temperature at 45 degrees Celsius with active winds, while Al-Ahsa will reach 46 degrees Celsius with dust storms.
A detailed table of expected temperatures and weather phenomena
| City | Great | The minor | Humidity | weather phenomena |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecca | 44 | 31 | 50 | Sober |
| AL Madinah AL Munawwarah | 43 | 31 | 20 | Clear to partly cloudy |
| Riyadh | 43 | 27 | 20 | Dust particles |
| Dammam | 45 | 28 | 55 | Active winds |
| grandmother | 36 | 26 | 75 | Active winds |
| Abha | 31 | 18 | 55 | Thunderstorms with rain / Active winds |
| Hail | 40 | 25 | 20 | Partly cloudy / brisk winds |
| Buraydah | 44 | 28 | 20 | Active winds / Dust storms |
| Tabuk | 35 | 20 | 50 | Partly cloudy / brisk winds |
| The courtyard | 30 | 19 | 45 | Thunderstorms with rain / Active winds |
| Juniper | 38 | 21 | 30 | Partly cloudy / Dusty |
| Sakaka | 39 | 22 | 25 | Partly cloudy / Dusty |
| Jazan | 35 | 29 | 85 | Thunderstorms / Active winds |
| Najran | 37 | 23 | 25 | Partly cloudy / Dusty |
| Taif | 36 | 21 | 35 | Partly cloudy / brisk winds |
| Al-Ula | 41 | 27 | 25 | Partly cloudy / brisk winds |
| Yanbu | 41 | 26 | 75 | Active winds / Dust storms |
| Dawadmi | 42 | 26 | 20 | Active winds / Dust storms |
| Al-Kharj | 44 | 26 | 20 | Dust particles |
| Wadi Al-Dawasir | 43 | 28 | 20 | Partly cloudy / Dusty |
| Sharurah | 41 | 27 | 30 | Partly cloudy / Dusty |
| The complex | 42 | 26 | 20 | Active winds / Dust storms |
| face | 29 | 22 | 80 | Partly cloudy / brisk winds |
| Rafha | 41 | 25 | 20 | Partly cloudy / Dusty |
| Al Qurayyat | 36 | 18 | 45 | Partly cloudy / Dusty |
| Funny | 36 | 18 | 35 | Partly cloudy / brisk winds |
| Al Qunfudhah | 35 | 28 | 85 | Partly cloudy / Hazy |
| Al-Ahsa | 46 | 29 | 25 | Dust particles |
| Hafr Al-Batin | 45 | 27 | 20 | Active winds / Dust storms |
| Bisha | 38 | 24 | 20 | Dust particles |
| Al-Sawda | 25 | 12 | 55 | Thunderstorms with rain / Active winds |
| Rawdat Al-Tanhat | 44 | 28 | 20 | Dust particles |
| Al-Dahna desert | 44 | 28 | 20 | Dust particles |
| Al-Saman | 44 | 28 | 20 | Dust particles |
| Arafat | 44 | 31 | 50 | Sober |
| Mona | 44 | 31 | 50 | Sober |
| Muzdalifah | 44 | 31 | 50 | Sober |
The importance of continuously monitoring weather reports
These weather forecasts affect not only pilgrims but also citizens and residents planning to spend their Eid holiday traveling between Saudi cities or visiting mountainous tourist destinations like Abha and Al-Baha, which are experiencing relatively mild weather with a chance of thunderstorms accompanied by active winds. These periodic reports enable the transportation, health, and civil defense sectors to coordinate their efforts to ensure everyone's safety and mitigate any risks that may arise from weather fluctuations or high temperatures.
