King Khaled Intl Weather Records (SAM00040437)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for King Khaled Intl (SAM00040437), Saudi Arabia, with 42 years of record.
Key Facts for King Khaled Intl
- King Khaled Intl (SAM00040437) is a weather station in Saudi Arabia at 24.96 latitude and 46.70 longitude, 625 m (2,049 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1984 to 2025, 42 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at King Khaled Intl still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- King Khaled Intl set a daily record high maximum temperature of 46.4 C (115.5 F) on 8 August 2025.
About the Station
- Location: Saudi Arabia, 24.96 latitude, 46.70 longitude.
- Elevation: 625 m (2,049 ft).
- Period of record: 1984 to 2025, 42 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
2 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31.0 C (87.8 F) | -5.4 C (22.3 F) | 22.0 C (71.6 F) | 1.8 C (35.2 F) |
| Feb | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) | 26.2 C (79.2 F) | 3.6 C (38.5 F) |
| Mar | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 2.4 C (36.3 F) | 33.4 C (92.1 F) | 6.6 C (43.9 F) |
| Apr | 42.0 C (107.6 F) | 8.9 C (48.0 F) | 41.1 C (106.0 F) | 17.7 C (63.9 F) |
| May | 46.0 C (114.8 F) | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | 45.2 C (113.4 F) | 22.5 C (72.5 F) |
| Jun | 47.8 C (118.0 F) | 18.0 C (64.4 F) | 45.3 C (113.5 F) | 24.8 C (76.6 F) |
| Jul | 48.4 C (119.1 F) | 21.0 C (69.8 F) | 46.3 C (115.3 F) | 26.5 C (79.7 F) |
| Aug | 48.8 C (119.8 F) | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | 46.4 C (115.5 F) | 25.8 C (78.4 F) |
| Sep | 46.8 C (116.2 F) | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Oct | 42.5 C (108.5 F) | 8.9 C (48.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Nov | 37.0 C (98.6 F) | 5.0 C (41.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 31.2 C (88.2 F) | -2.0 C (28.4 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 72 |
| 1985 | 68 |
| 1986 | 46 |
| 1987 | 26 |
| 1988 | 26 |
| 1989 | 51 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 53 |
| 1992 | 56 |
| 1993 | 39 |
| 1994 | 42 |
| 1995 | 36 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 41 |
| 1998 | 46 |
| 1999 | 41 |
| 2000 | 36 |
| 2001 | 32 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 24 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 26 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 47 |
| 2009 | 32 |
| 2010 | 43 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 63 |
| 2020 | 51 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 22 |
| 2024 | 29 |
| 2025 | 18 |
All-Time Record Progression
2 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-07 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 48.4 C (119.1 F) |
| 2020-08-02 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 48.8 C (119.8 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Apr: 307.1 mm (12.1 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 103.9 mm (4.1 in) | 21 January 1991 |
| Feb | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) | 21 February 2010 |
| Mar | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) | 12 March 2011 |
| Apr | 307.1 mm (12.1 in) | 16 April 1984 |
| May | 14.0 mm (0.6 in) | 6 May 2010 |
| Jun | 60.7 mm (2.4 in) | 9 June 2006 |
| Jul | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) | 3 July 2008 |
| Aug | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) | 20 August 1993 |
| Sep | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) | 1 September 1997 |
| Oct | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) | 28 October 2018 |
| Nov | 36.1 mm (1.4 in) | 25 November 2015 |
| Dec | 117.1 mm (4.6 in) | 16 December 2006 |
Period of Record Coverage
1984 to 2025| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 316 | 86% | No |
| 1985 | 316 | 87% | No |
| 1986 | 297 | 81% | No |
| 1987 | 288 | 79% | No |
| 1988 | 288 | 79% | No |
| 1989 | 290 | 79% | No |
| 1990 | 290 | 79% | No |
| 1991 | 283 | 78% | No |
| 1992 | 284 | 78% | No |
| 1993 | 287 | 79% | No |
| 1994 | 295 | 81% | No |
| 1995 | 315 | 86% | No |
| 1996 | 307 | 84% | No |
| 1997 | 323 | 88% | No |
| 1998 | 316 | 87% | No |
| 1999 | 331 | 91% | Yes |
| 2000 | 334 | 91% | Yes |
| 2001 | 346 | 95% | Yes |
| 2002 | 342 | 94% | Yes |
| 2003 | 331 | 91% | Yes |
| 2004 | 331 | 90% | Yes |
| 2005 | 312 | 85% | No |
| 2006 | 309 | 85% | No |
| 2007 | 331 | 91% | Yes |
| 2008 | 321 | 88% | No |
| 2009 | 329 | 90% | Yes |
| 2010 | 343 | 94% | Yes |
| 2011 | 332 | 91% | Yes |
| 2012 | 341 | 93% | Yes |
| 2013 | 110 | 30% | No |
| 2014 | 4 | 1% | No |
| 2015 | 225 | 62% | No |
| 2016 | 240 | 66% | No |
| 2017 | 195 | 53% | No |
| 2018 | 187 | 51% | No |
| 2019 | 265 | 73% | No |
| 2020 | 302 | 83% | No |
| 2021 | 199 | 55% | No |
| 2022 | 191 | 52% | No |
| 2023 | 183 | 50% | No |
| 2024 | 171 | 47% | No |
| 2025 | 84 | 23% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 August 2025 | King Khaled Intl, SA | daily high max | 46.4 C (115.5 F) | 0.4 C (0.7 F) | 27 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 June 2025 | King Khaled Intl, SA | daily high min | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | 3.0 C (5.4 F) | 6 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 June 2025 | King Khaled Intl, SA | daily low max | 39.4 C (102.9 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 28 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 5 June 2025 | King Khaled Intl, SA | daily low max | 39.2 C (102.6 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 34 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 June 2025 | King Khaled Intl, SA | daily low max | 39.3 C (102.7 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 40 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 29 May 2025 | King Khaled Intl, SA | daily high min | 29.8 C (85.6 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 27 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 May 2025 | King Khaled Intl, SA | daily high max | 44.3 C (111.7 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 20 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 16 May 2025 | King Khaled Intl, SA | daily high min (Tie) | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | tie | 38 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 2 May 2025 | King Khaled Intl, SA | daily high min | 28.8 C (83.8 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 8 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 May 2025 | King Khaled Intl, SA | daily high min | 26.0 C (78.8 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 8 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 April 2025 | King Khaled Intl, SA | daily high min | 26.5 C (79.7 F) | 0.8 C (1.4 F) | 8 years | 8 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 April 2025 | King Khaled Intl, SA | daily high min | 26.8 C (80.2 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 18 years | 13 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 April 2025 | King Khaled Intl, SA | daily high min | 26.0 C (78.8 F) | 2.3 C (4.1 F) | 14 years | 15 of 100 (Routine) |
| 3 April 2025 | King Khaled Intl, SA | daily high min | 23.8 C (74.8 F) | 1.3 C (2.3 F) | 7 years | 10 of 100 (Routine) |
| 1 April 2025 | King Khaled Intl, SA | daily high min | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 8 years | 12 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 March 2025 | King Khaled Intl, SA | daily high min | 23.6 C (74.5 F) | 3.0 C (5.4 F) | 39 years | 23 of 100 (Routine) |
| 25 February 2025 | King Khaled Intl, SA | daily low max | 12.8 C (55.0 F) | 4.4 C (7.9 F) | 37 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 February 2025 | King Khaled Intl, SA | daily low max | 15.5 C (59.9 F) | 0.2 C (0.4 F) | 36 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 February 2025 | King Khaled Intl, SA | daily high min | 15.8 C (60.4 F) | 0.1 C (0.2 F) | 2 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 28 December 2024 | King Khaled Intl, SA | daily high min | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | 3.2 C (5.8 F) | 21 years | 18 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
14 complete years, 1985 to 2012| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 24.3 C | -1.39 C |
| 1987 | 25.5 C | -0.16 C |
| 1988 | 24.7 C | -0.94 C |
| 1990 | 25.0 C | -0.63 C |
| 1996 | 25.6 C | -0.09 C |
| 1999 | 26.4 C | +0.79 C |
| 2001 | 26.0 C | +0.38 C |
| 2004 | 25.6 C | -0.04 C |
| 2005 | 25.9 C | +0.25 C |
| 2006 | 25.6 C | -0.07 C |
| 2007 | 25.9 C | +0.22 C |
| 2010 | 26.8 C | +1.10 C |
| 2011 | 25.8 C | +0.11 C |
| 2012 | 26.1 C | +0.43 C |
This station does not have enough complete years (30 are needed) to fit a temperature trend.
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1984 to 2025| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 48.8 C (119.8 F) | 2020 | 46.5 C (115.7 F) | 42 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -5.4 C (22.3 F) | 2008 | 0.6 C (33.1 F) | 42 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 307.1 mm (12.1 in) | 1984 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) | 33 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) | 1996 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) | 3 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 37 days | 1998 | 1 day | 24 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 43.8 C (110.8 F) |
| 1985 | 45.8 C (114.4 F) |
| 1986 | 48.0 C (118.4 F) |
| 1987 | 47.4 C (117.3 F) |
| 1988 | 45.6 C (114.1 F) |
| 1989 | 46.0 C (114.8 F) |
| 1990 | 46.4 C (115.5 F) |
| 1991 | 46.3 C (115.3 F) |
| 1992 | 45.4 C (113.7 F) |
| 1993 | 46.0 C (114.8 F) |
| 1994 | 47.8 C (118.0 F) |
| 1995 | 46.0 C (114.8 F) |
| 1996 | 46.8 C (116.2 F) |
| 1997 | 47.0 C (116.6 F) |
| 1998 | 48.2 C (118.8 F) |
| 1999 | 46.5 C (115.7 F) |
| 2000 | 47.5 C (117.5 F) |
| 2001 | 47.0 C (116.6 F) |
| 2002 | 47.5 C (117.5 F) |
| 2003 | 47.0 C (116.6 F) |
| 2004 | 46.0 C (114.8 F) |
| 2005 | 47.6 C (117.7 F) |
| 2006 | 46.7 C (116.1 F) |
| 2007 | 48.0 C (118.4 F) |
| 2008 | 46.8 C (116.2 F) |
| 2009 | 46.0 C (114.8 F) |
| 2010 | 48.0 C (118.4 F) |
| 2011 | 46.4 C (115.5 F) |
| 2012 | 47.3 C (117.1 F) |
| 2013 | 41.0 C (105.8 F) |
| 2014 | 42.0 C (107.6 F) |
| 2015 | 46.2 C (115.2 F) |
| 2016 | 46.5 C (115.7 F) |
| 2017 | 46.5 C (115.7 F) |
| 2018 | 45.2 C (113.4 F) |
| 2019 | 47.3 C (117.1 F) |
| 2020 | 48.8 C (119.8 F) |
| 2021 | 48.0 C (118.4 F) |
| 2022 | 46.2 C (115.2 F) |
| 2023 | 46.4 C (115.5 F) |
| 2024 | 47.0 C (116.6 F) |
| 2025 | 46.4 C (115.5 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1984 | -3.0 C (26.6 F) |
| 1985 | 0.1 C (32.2 F) |
| 1986 | -2.9 C (26.8 F) |
| 1987 | 0.2 C (32.4 F) |
| 1988 | 0.4 C (32.7 F) |
| 1989 | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| 1990 | -2.0 C (28.4 F) |
| 1991 | -0.5 C (31.1 F) |
| 1992 | -4.4 C (24.1 F) |
| 1993 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1994 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1995 | 2.2 C (36.0 F) |
| 1996 | 4.8 C (40.6 F) |
| 1997 | 2.5 C (36.5 F) |
| 1998 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 1999 | 1.0 C (33.8 F) |
| 2000 | 2.0 C (35.6 F) |
| 2001 | -0.5 C (31.1 F) |
| 2002 | 3.0 C (37.4 F) |
| 2003 | 1.5 C (34.7 F) |
| 2004 | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| 2005 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 2006 | 0.8 C (33.4 F) |
| 2007 | -5.0 C (23.0 F) |
| 2008 | -5.4 C (22.3 F) |
| 2009 | -1.0 C (30.2 F) |
| 2010 | 0.0 C (32.0 F) |
| 2011 | 2.7 C (36.9 F) |
| 2012 | -1.1 C (30.0 F) |
| 2013 | -0.5 C (31.1 F) |
| 2014 | 2.7 C (36.9 F) |
| 2015 | 1.0 C (33.8 F) |
| 2016 | 1.3 C (34.3 F) |
| 2017 | -1.3 C (29.7 F) |
| 2018 | 1.8 C (35.2 F) |
| 2019 | 3.2 C (37.8 F) |
| 2020 | 1.2 C (34.2 F) |
| 2021 | 2.6 C (36.7 F) |
| 2022 | 1.8 C (35.2 F) |
| 2023 | 6.6 C (43.9 F) |
| 2024 | 4.7 C (40.5 F) |
| 2025 | 1.8 C (35.2 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 307.1 mm (12.1 in) |
| 1985 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1986 | n/a |
| 1987 | n/a |
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | n/a |
| 1990 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1991 | 103.9 mm (4.1 in) |
| 1992 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 1993 | 3.0 mm (0.12 in) |
| 1994 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1995 | n/a |
| 1996 | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) |
| 1997 | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) |
| 1998 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1999 | n/a |
| 2000 | 1.0 mm (0.04 in) |
| 2001 | n/a |
| 2002 | 25.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2003 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 2004 | n/a |
| 2005 | n/a |
| 2006 | 117.1 mm (4.6 in) |
| 2007 | 5.1 mm (0.20 in) |
| 2008 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2009 | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2010 | 59.9 mm (2.4 in) |
| 2011 | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2012 | 8.1 mm (0.32 in) |
| 2013 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2014 | 91.9 mm (3.6 in) |
| 2015 | 40.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2016 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2017 | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2018 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2019 | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) |
| 2020 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2021 | 7.1 mm (0.28 in) |
| 2022 | 37.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2023 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2024 | 9.9 mm (0.39 in) |
| 2025 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1984 | n/a |
| 1985 | n/a |
| 1986 | n/a |
| 1987 | n/a |
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | n/a |
| 1990 | n/a |
| 1991 | n/a |
| 1992 | n/a |
| 1993 | n/a |
| 1994 | n/a |
| 1995 | n/a |
| 1996 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1997 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1998 | 0.0 mm (0.00 in) |
| 1999 | n/a |
| 2000 | n/a |
| 2001 | n/a |
| 2002 | n/a |
| 2003 | n/a |
| 2004 | n/a |
| 2005 | n/a |
| 2006 | n/a |
| 2007 | n/a |
| 2008 | n/a |
| 2009 | n/a |
| 2010 | n/a |
| 2011 | n/a |
| 2012 | n/a |
| 2013 | n/a |
| 2014 | n/a |
| 2015 | n/a |
| 2016 | n/a |
| 2017 | n/a |
| 2018 | n/a |
| 2019 | n/a |
| 2020 | n/a |
| 2021 | n/a |
| 2022 | n/a |
| 2023 | n/a |
| 2024 | n/a |
| 2025 | n/a |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 day |
| 1985 | 1 day |
| 1986 | n/a |
| 1987 | n/a |
| 1988 | n/a |
| 1989 | n/a |
| 1990 | 1 day |
| 1991 | 1 day |
| 1992 | 1 day |
| 1993 | 1 day |
| 1994 | 1 day |
| 1995 | n/a |
| 1996 | 13 days |
| 1997 | 30 days |
| 1998 | 37 days |
| 1999 | n/a |
| 2000 | 1 day |
| 2001 | n/a |
| 2002 | 1 day |
| 2003 | 1 day |
| 2004 | n/a |
| 2005 | n/a |
| 2006 | 1 day |
| 2007 | n/a |
| 2008 | 1 day |
| 2009 | n/a |
| 2010 | 1 day |
| 2011 | n/a |
| 2012 | 1 day |
| 2013 | 1 day |
| 2014 | n/a |
| 2015 | 1 day |
| 2016 | 1 day |
| 2017 | 1 day |
| 2018 | 2 days |
| 2019 | 1 day |
| 2020 | 1 day |
| 2021 | n/a |
| 2022 | n/a |
| 2023 | n/a |
| 2024 | n/a |
| 2025 | n/a |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-17 (17 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
Data as of . Last revised (2025-12-31).