SaudiUpdated November 2

NCM forecasts above-average rain and above-normal temperatures through January

Okaz reports that the National Center for Meteorology’s outlook for November 2026 through January 2027 forecasts rainfall above climatic averages in selected areas, with coverage and intensity changing by month. In November, the Northern Borders and parts of Qassim, Riyadh, Eastern Province and Makkah could see heavy to very heavy rain, potentially reaching exceptionally heavy levels. Parts of Tabuk, Al-Jouf, Hail, Al-Baha, Asir and Najran are forecast to receive moderate to heavy rain, possibly very heavy. For December, above-average moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast in Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha and Najran, as well as parts of Makkah, Riyadh, Eastern Province and the Northern Borders. January’s forecast also includes Jazan, Al-Baha, Asir, Makkah, Najran, Riyadh, Eastern Province and Qassim, plus parts of Madinah and the Northern Borders, with moderate to heavy rain. Average surface temperatures are forecast to be above normal across all regions, with increases of about 2°C possible in parts of Asir, Najran and Riyadh.

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Coverage started November 2