Will heat waves return to the Kingdom at the beginning of July after their absence in June?

Arab Weather - A popular proverb in Arab countries is "In July, the water boils in the jug," which refers to the intense heat that causes the water to boil.

July is a month in which the Kingdom usually witnesses significant increases in temperature and possibly strong and prolonged heat waves. The Kingdom's climate archive for the month of July is full of heat waves and high temperatures. We mention the highest temperature in the Kingdom during the month of July, which reached 49.3°C on 07/25/2018 in the Deir Alla region.

Will temperatures rise as July approaches and heat waves return after their absence in June?

Arab Weather forecasters said that preliminary weather maps indicate that heat waves will continue to depart from the Kingdom at the beginning of July. On the contrary, forecasts indicate that temperatures will return to their usual levels for this time of year, with normal summer weather prevailing across the region.

The same maps indicate that the medium-term period, which exceeds five days, does not carry any expectations of the Kingdom being affected by heat waves. If temperatures do rise, they will be normal and within the usual range for this time of year. However, medium- and long-term forecasts remain constantly changing due to the low accuracy of numerical models during these periods.