Saudi Arabia Environmental: Climate Risk
Cooling Degree Days
Cooling Degree Days data was reported at 5,932.050 Degrees Celsius in 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5,998.440 Degrees Celsius for 2019. Cooling Degree Days data is updated yearly, averaging 5,337.780 Degrees Celsius from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2020, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,177.070 Degrees Celsius in 2017 and a record low of 4,471.960 Degrees Celsius in 1971. Cooling Degree Days data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Saudi Arabia – Table SA.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Climate Risk. A cooling degree day (CDD) is a measurement designed to track energy use. It is the number of degrees that a day's average temperature is above 18°C (65°F). Daily degree days are accumulated to obtain annual values.;World Bank, Climate Change Knowledge Portal. https://climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org;;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 5,932.050 2020 | yearly | 1970 - 2020 |
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Heating Degree Days
Heating Degree Days data was reported at 508.370 Degrees Celsius in 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 445.930 Degrees Celsius for 2019. Heating Degree Days data is updated yearly, averaging 630.520 Degrees Celsius from Dec 1970 (Median) to 2020, with 51 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,038.070 Degrees Celsius in 1972 and a record low of 402.990 Degrees Celsius in 2010. Heating Degree Days data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Saudi Arabia – Table SA.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Climate Risk. A heating degree day (HDD) is a measurement designed to track energy use. It is the number of degrees that a day's average temperature is below 18°C (65°F). Daily degree days are accumulated to obtain annual values.;World Bank, Climate Change Knowledge Portal. https://climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org;;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 508.370 2020 | yearly | 1970 - 2020 |
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Maximum 5-day Rainfall: 25-year Return Level
Maximum 5-day Rainfall: 25-year Return Level data was reported at 3.625 mm in 2050. Maximum 5-day Rainfall: 25-year Return Level data is updated yearly, averaging 3.625 mm from Dec 2050 (Median) to 2050, with 1 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.625 mm in 2050 and a record low of 3.625 mm in 2050. Maximum 5-day Rainfall: 25-year Return Level data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Saudi Arabia – Table SA.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Climate Risk. A 25-year return level of the 5-day cumulative precipitation is the maximum precipitation sum over any 5-day period that can be expected once in an average 25-year period.;World Bank, Climate Change Knowledge Portal (https://climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org);;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 3.625 2050 | yearly | 2050 - 2050 |