The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia issued its daily weather report, revealing the expected maximum temperatures in various cities and provinces across the Kingdom. The capital, Riyadh, and the city of Dammam recorded a moderate temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, while Mecca experienced the highest temperature recorded in the report at 35 degrees Celsius, reflecting the significant climatic diversity of the Kingdom's vast geography.
The general climatic context in the Kingdom
Saudi Arabia is known for its hot, dry desert climate in most of its regions, particularly the central and eastern areas. However, this general description doesn't capture all the nuances of its varied weather. Coastal areas like Jeddah and Dammam are influenced by humidity from the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf, respectively, resulting in a different feel even with similar temperatures. In contrast, the southwestern highlands, including cities like Abha and Taif, enjoy a more temperate and cooler climate, with Abha recording temperatures of 25°C and Taif 27°C, making them popular tourist destinations during the hot summer months.
The importance and impact of weather reports
The National Center of Meteorology's reports play a vital role in the daily lives of citizens and residents, as many rely on them to plan their activities. Locally, this data helps vital sectors such as agriculture determine irrigation schedules and the construction sector protect workers from the risks of heat stress. It also contributes to energy consumption management, since rising temperatures are associated with increased electricity demand for air conditioning. On a broader scale, these reports are essential for the safety of air and maritime navigation, providing accurate information on wind speed, sea conditions, and horizontal visibility, thus ensuring safe operations and minimizing potential hazards.
List of maximum temperatures in the cities of the Kingdom:
- Mecca: 35 degrees Celsius
- Yanbu: 37 degrees Celsius
- Face: 33 degrees Celsius
- Medina: 32 degrees Celsius
- Jeddah: 31 degrees Celsius
- Al-Ula: 31 degrees Celsius
- Al Qunfudhah: 31 degrees Celsius
- Tabuk: 30 degrees Celsius
- Jazan: 30 degrees Celsius
- Sharurah: 30 degrees Celsius
- Bisha: 30 degrees Celsius
- Najran: 29 degrees Celsius
- Wadi Al-Dawasir: 29 degrees Celsius
- Taif: 27 degrees Celsius
- Al-Dahna desert: 27 degrees Celsius
- Al-Saman: 27 degrees Celsius
- Al-Kharj: 26 degrees Celsius
- Al-Ahsa: 26 degrees Celsius
- Rawdat Al-Tanhat: 26 degrees Celsius
- Dammam: 25 degrees Celsius
- Riyadh: 25 degrees Celsius
- Abha: 25 degrees Celsius
- Al-Dawadmi: 24 degrees Celsius
- Al Qurayyat: 24 degrees Celsius
- Hail: 23 degrees Celsius
- Buraidah: 23 degrees Celsius
- Courtyard: 23 degrees Celsius
- Combined: 23 degrees Celsius
- Tarif: 23 degrees Celsius
- Hafar Al-Batin: 23 degrees Celsius
- Arar: 22 degrees Celsius
- Sakaka: 22 degrees Celsius
- Rafha: 22 degrees Celsius
- Al-Sawda: 18 degrees Celsius
