Urgent 24: Today’s weather in Saudi Arabia: dusty winds in the center and east of the Kingdom

Tuesday 30/December/2025 – 07:02 AM

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The weather condition today in Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, corresponding to 10-07-1447 AH / 12/30/2025 AD, is witnessing volatile weather conditions characterized by active surface winds stirring up dust and dust in several areas, with continued chances of light rain in the northern regions. These weather conditions are expected to affect horizontal visibility in some governorates, which calls for caution from drivers and citizens.

Today’s weather in Saudi Arabia

The weather today in Saudi Arabia continues to be affected by active surface winds that raise dust and dust over large parts of the northern border areas, as this weather phenomenon extends to the regions of Hail, Al-Qassim, the Eastern Province, and Riyadh.

These winds significantly reduce horizontal visibility, which may affect traffic and outdoor activities in those areas. The wind speed in most affected areas ranges between 25-50 km/h, and may reach more than 55 km/h in some parts, especially with the formation of rain thunderclouds.

The opportunity is still ripe for light rain to fall in parts of the northern regions of the Kingdom, as cities such as Arar, Qurayyat, and Turaif are expected to witness light rain with high humidity levels ranging between 85-95%. Fog also forms during the hours of the night and early morning in parts of those northern regions, in addition to parts of the eastern region and the highlands of the Jazan and Asir regions, where the humidity level in the city of Abha reaches 90%, with partial fog expected to form.

As for marine conditions, Today’s weather in Saudi Arabia There is a difference between the Red Sea and the Arabian Gulf. In the Red Sea, the surface winds are north to northwesterly at a speed of 20-40 km/hour, with waves ranging from one to two metres, and the sea state is light to medium waves, while in the Arabian Gulf, the winds are more active, blowing at a speed of 25-50 km/hour and may reach more than 55 km/hour with the formation of rain thunderclouds, and the waves rise from one to two and a half meters and may reach higher. This includes the formation of thunderclouds, which makes the sea condition light to moderate and may reach wavy.

Today’s weather in Saudi Arabia shows a clear difference in temperatures between different regions, with the southern regions recording the highest temperatures while the northern and central regions drop. Maximum temperatures range between 11 degrees Celsius in the city of Turaif in the north and 30 degrees Celsius in the city of Jizan in the south, while minimum temperatures range between 3 degrees in Sakaka and 24 degrees in Jizan.

Weather conditions in Mecca today

Today, Mecca is witnessing a clear and stable atmosphere, with the maximum temperature reaching 29 degrees Celsius while the minimum drops to 18 degrees Celsius, and the humidity level in the Holy City reaches 70%, with a clear sky free of clouds and clouds.

This atmosphere is considered suitable for performing religious rituals and moving between the holy sites, as no influential weather phenomena have been recorded, such as strong winds or raised dust, which are witnessed in other regions in the Kingdom. Citizens, residents, and visitors are advised to wear clothing appropriate for moderate weather during the day and a tendency towards cold weather at night, while being careful to drink sufficient amounts of water during the day.

Temperatures in Saudi Arabia

Table of temperatures and weather phenomena in major cities