{
  "id": 2058722,
  "title": "Saudi summer nears end as autumn begins September 1, temperatures to ease",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/saudi-summer-nears-end-as-autumn-begins-september-1-temperatures-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T02:27:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-summer-nears-end-as-autumn-begins-september-1-temperatures-to-ease-1.500646199"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai: As Saudi Arabia's meteorological summer draws to a close, autumn is set to begin on September 1, bringing with it a transitional period characterized by shifting weather patterns and a gradual decrease in temperatures, according to the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM). Despite this seasonal change, September remains the fourth-hottest month of the year in terms of average temperatures, according to NCM climate data. Hussain Al Qahtani, a spokesperson for the NCM, shared these insights on X. The meteorological shift marks the transition from the intense summer heat to the more moderate conditions anticipated in the months ahead, with temperatures and weather patterns changing gradually rather than abruptly. While the end of summer is forecast to bring relief from the heat, parts of the Kingdom will continue to experience high temperatures. The NCM predicts that maximum temperatures will remain elevated in certain areas of the Eastern Province and Riyadh, while thunderstorms accompanied by strong winds may develop in regions of Jazan, Asir, and Al Baha. Additionally, dust- and sand-stirring winds are expected across multiple parts of the country, including the Eastern Province, Riyadh, Najran, the Northern Borders, Hail, Qassim, Medina, and Mecca. These unsettled conditions underscore the evolving weather patterns as Saudi Arabia transitions from its meteorological summer towards autumn.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s meteorological summer is nearing its end, with autumn beginning on September 1 and ushering in a transitional period of fluctuating weather and a gradual moderation in temperatures, the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM) said. Despite the seasonal shift, September has historically ranked as the Kingdom’s fourth-hottest month based on average temperatures, according to NCM…",
  "key_points": [
    "Saudi Arabia's meteorological summer ends on September 1",
    "Autumn begins, bringing cooler temperatures and shifting weather patterns",
    "Temperatures remain high in Eastern Province, Riyadh, and other regions"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The onset of autumn in Saudi Arabia brings a gradual easing of temperatures and shifting weather patterns, though certain regions will continue to experience high temperatures and unsettled conditions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}