The National Center for Meteorology in Saudi Arabia issued its daily weather report, revealing a significant variation in maximum temperatures recorded on Wednesday across the Kingdom's cities and regions. Dammam, located on the Arabian Gulf coast, recorded a temperature of 29 degrees Celsius, while Mecca reached 35 degrees Celsius, reflecting the considerable climatic diversity of the Kingdom's geography.
The role and importance of the National Center for Meteorology
This report is part of the National Center of Meteorology's ongoing efforts to monitor weather phenomena and provide accurate and up-to-date information to citizens, residents, and relevant authorities. The center relies on a wide network of weather stations and advanced satellite technologies to analyze data and predict climate changes, which plays a vital role in supporting critical sectors such as aviation, agriculture, and water resource management, in addition to issuing early warnings for emergency weather events.
Geographical diversity and its impact on climate
This wide variation in temperatures is due to the diverse geography of Saudi Arabia. While coastal areas like Dammam and Jeddah enjoy more moderate and relatively humid climates, inland and desert regions like Riyadh experience a greater contrast between daytime and nighttime temperatures. In contrast, the southwestern highlands, such as the city of Abha, which recorded a low of 23 degrees Celsius, experience the lowest temperatures thanks to their altitude, making them a popular tourist destination. This diversity gives the Kingdom a unique climatic richness that influences lifestyles and economic activities in each region.
The impact of weather on daily life and the economy
Monitoring temperatures is not only important for daily weather awareness, but also has direct impacts on public health and economic sectors. As summer approaches, warnings about high temperatures become crucial to prevent heat stress. Sectors such as agriculture, which relies on specific temperature patterns for crop success, and construction, which requires special measures to protect workers during peak hours, are also affected. This accurate data enables individuals and organizations to better plan their activities and adapt to weather conditions.
List of maximum temperatures in the cities of the Kingdom:
- Mecca: 35 degrees Celsius
- Riyadh: 32 degrees Celsius
- Jeddah: 33 degrees Celsius
- Dammam: 29 degrees Celsius
- Medina: 31 degrees Celsius
- Abha: 23 degrees Celsius
- Buraidah: 30 degrees Celsius
- Hail: 25 degrees Celsius
- Tabuk: 25 degrees Celsius
- Jazan: 31 degrees Celsius
- Najran: 30 degrees Celsius
- Courtyard: 22 degrees Celsius
- Arar: 21 degrees Celsius
- Sakaka: 22 degrees Celsius
- Taif: 26 degrees Celsius
- Yanbu: 31 degrees Celsius
- Al-Ahsa: 32 degrees Celsius
- Hafar Al-Batin: 30 degrees Celsius
- Tarif: 18 degrees Celsius
