The National Center for Meteorology issued its daily report on weather conditions and maximum temperatures recorded today, Thursday, across various regions and governorates of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The data showed a noticeable variation in temperatures, reflecting the Kingdom's diverse geographical and climatic conditions. The city of Dammam recorded a high of 21 degrees Celsius, in relatively mild weather.
List of maximum temperatures in Saudi cities
According to the center's statement, the maximum temperatures recorded in the cities and governorates were as follows:
- Mecca: 31 degrees Celsius.
- Jeddah: 30 degrees Celsius.
- Jazan: 30 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qunfudhah: 30 degrees Celsius.
- Sharurah: 27 degrees Celsius.
- Yanbu: 26 degrees Celsius.
- Bisha: 26 degrees Celsius.
- Wadi Al-Dawasir: 25 degrees Celsius.
- Face: 25 degrees Celsius.
- Medina: 24 degrees Celsius.
- Najran: 23 degrees Celsius.
- Taif: 23 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ula: 23 degrees Celsius.
- Buraidah: 22 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Dawadmi: 22 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Ahsa: 22 degrees Celsius.
- Rawdat Al-Tanhat: 22 degrees Celsius.
- Dammam: 21 degrees Celsius.
- Hafar Al-Batin: 21 degrees Celsius.
- Riyadh: 20 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Kharj: 20 degrees Celsius.
- Sakaka: 20 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Dahna desert: 20 degrees Celsius.
- Abha: 19 degrees Celsius.
- Hail: 19 degrees Celsius.
- Arar: 19 degrees Celsius.
- Combined: 19 degrees Celsius.
- Guarantee: 19 degrees Celsius.
- Tabuk: 18 degrees Celsius.
- The courtyard: 18 degrees Celsius.
- Rafha: 18 degrees Celsius.
- Al Qurayyat: 18 degrees Celsius.
- Tarif: 15 degrees Celsius.
- Al-Sawda: 12 degrees Celsius.
Climate diversity and the impact of topography
These figures reflect the diverse geography of Saudi Arabia. While the western and southern coastal regions, such as Mecca, Jeddah, and Jazan, experience relatively warm temperatures, reaching around 30 degrees Celsius, the northern and highland regions see significantly lower temperatures. The lowest maximum temperature on the list was recorded in the city of Tarif at 15 degrees Celsius, followed by the mountainous region of As-Soudah at 12 degrees Celsius. This highlights the influence of altitude and geographical location in determining the climatic characteristics of each region.
The importance of following weather reports
The National Center for Meteorology is the official body authorized to monitor weather and climate in the Kingdom, and its reports are of paramount importance to citizens, residents, and government agencies alike. This accurate data aids in planning daily activities and travel on highways, in addition to its crucial role in vital sectors such as agriculture, air navigation, and maritime navigation. These readings are part of the Center's ongoing efforts to monitor weather changes using the latest technologies and radars to ensure everyone's safety and provide reliable information about prevailing weather conditions.
