Meteorological summer to end in days as autumn begins on September 1
JEDDAH — Hussain Al-Qahtani, spokesperson of the National Center for Meteorology (NCM), stated that the meteorological summer season is nearing its end, with autumn set to begin on September 1. This marks the beginning of a transitional phase characterized by fluctuating weather patterns and a relative moderation in temperatures. In a statement on his official Twitter account on Wednesday,…
As meteorological summer draws to a close, autumn is set to commence on September 1, according to the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). Hussain Al-Qahtani, spokesperson for the NCM, announced this transition during a statement on his official Twitter account on Wednesday. Despite being the fourth-hottest month on average, September is also known for its minimal rainfall, with an average annual precipitation of about 1.64 millimeters.
The NCM's daily weather report for Wednesday highlighted that thunderstorms and strong winds are expected to affect specific regions, including Jazan, Asir, Al-Baha, parts of the Eastern Province and Riyadh, Najran, the Northern Borders, Hail, Qassim, Madinah, and Makkah. During this period, maximum temperatures are anticipated to remain elevated in these areas, while the dust and sand-laden winds will be particularly noticeable.
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