The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia issued its daily weather report, revealing the expected maximum temperatures for Wednesday across the Kingdom's various cities and provinces. The report showed a significant variation in temperatures, with Dammam recording 25 degrees Celsius, while Mecca and Jeddah reached 33 degrees, reflecting the wide climatic diversity characteristic of the Kingdom's vast geography.
Background on the Saudi climate and the role of the Meteorological Center
The National Center of Meteorology is the official and reliable source of climate information in Saudi Arabia, playing a vital role in monitoring weather phenomena around the clock. Its daily reports support critical sectors such as aviation, agriculture, and water resource management, in addition to its essential role in issuing early warnings for weather emergencies to protect lives and property. This significant temperature variation is due to the Kingdom's vast size and diverse topography. While coastal areas like Jeddah and Yanbu on the Red Sea and Dammam on the Arabian Gulf enjoy relatively hotter and more humid conditions, inland areas such as the capital, Riyadh, and Qassim experience a continental desert climate characterized by a large difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The southwestern highlands, such as Abha and Al-Baha, enjoy a more temperate and cooler climate thanks to their higher altitude.
List of maximum temperatures in the cities of the Kingdom
According to the center's statement, the expected maximum temperatures for Wednesday are as follows:
- Mecca: 33 degrees Celsius
- Jeddah: 33 degrees Celsius
- Sharurah: 33 degrees Celsius
- Jazan: 30 degrees Celsius
- Yanbu: 30 degrees Celsius
- Al Qunfudhah: 30 degrees Celsius
- Wadi Al-Dawasir: 29 degrees Celsius
- Najran: 28 degrees Celsius
- Al-Ahsa: 27 degrees Celsius
- Bisha: 27 degrees Celsius
- Medina: 26 degrees Celsius
- Dammam: 25 degrees Celsius
- Al-Kharj: 25 degrees Celsius
- Riyadh: 24 degrees Celsius
- Al-Ula: 24 degrees Celsius
- Face: 24 degrees Celsius
- Taif: 23 degrees Celsius
- Hafar Al-Batin: 23 degrees Celsius
- Dawadmi: 22 degrees Celsius
- Abha: 21 degrees Celsius
- Buraidah: 21 degrees Celsius
- Tabuk: 21 degrees Celsius
- Rafha: 21 degrees Celsius
- Arar: 20 degrees Celsius
- Sakaka: 19 degrees Celsius
- Hail: 18 degrees Celsius
- Al Qurayyat: 18 degrees Celsius
- Tarif: 17 degrees Celsius
- Al-Sawda: 16 degrees Celsius
The importance of monitoring the weather and its impact on daily life
These weather forecasts are of paramount importance in the daily lives of residents, helping them plan their activities and choose appropriate clothing. They also directly impact economic sectors; the agricultural sector relies on them to determine irrigation schedules and protect crops, while the construction sector benefits from weather information to optimize project workflow. From a health perspective, this data contributes to raising public awareness about the need to take necessary precautions during periods of extreme heat or cold, making it essential to follow the National Center of Meteorology's reports to adapt to changing weather conditions and ensure public safety.
