The National Center of Meteorology in Saudi Arabia expected a rise in temperatures in most regions of Saudi Arabia during the month of Ramadan, and precipitation higher than normal.
Forecasts indicate, according to the report on the prevailing climatic situation for the holy month, that the average surface temperature will rise by up to 1.5 degrees during the month of March, especially in the regions of Tabuk, Al-Jouf, and parts of the northern borders, during the first week of Ramadan, specifically in the period from the 23rd. to March 31, and it is expected that the average temperature will rise for the month of Ramadan in most regions, with the possibility of heat waves, especially in the northeastern regions of Saudi Arabia.
And regarding the climate forecast for the remainder of the month, which coincides with the period from 1 to 20 April, it indicates a higher-than-average surface temperature rise in most regions, and about the average in parts of the regions of Madinah, Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Asir, and Jazan.
High chances of rain
Regarding the rainfall rate specifically, the center expects a higher rate of precipitation than its normal rate in most regions, and it is also expected that the rain will rise higher than the average, especially in Riyadh, Hail, Al-Qassim, Al-Jawf, the northern borders, and parts of the regions of Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Asir and Jazan, during the first week of the month. Ramadan.
With regard to climate forecasts for the remainder of the month, it indicates that the rains are higher than the average in all regions and around the average in parts of the Eastern and Riyadh regions, with the possibility of some extreme weather conditions, such as heavy rains, which can be predicted through forecasts. short term.