Snow in Mecca? Could snow fall on the greatest place on Earth?

Arab Weather - From time to time, some people circulate questions about the possibility of snowfall in Mecca, especially when images or videos that suggest this are circulated. As winter approaches, these questions are increasing about whether Mecca could witness such a phenomenon.

Climatic factors in Makkah

Scientifically speaking, Mecca falls within a hot desert climate, characterized by mild to warm winters and extremely hot summers. Winter temperatures remain well above zero degrees Celsius, making conditions not ideal for snowfall.

The most that Mecca may witness

Although snowfall is scientifically unlikely, Makkah can occasionally experience heavy rain, accompanied by hail from cumulonimbus clouds. This phenomenon is most similar to what people might mistake for snow, but it is scientifically and fundamentally different.

Accordingly, experts at the Arab Weather Center confirm that snowfall in Makkah is extremely rare, to the point of impossibility. The most common weather phenomena are heavy rains, seasonal floods, and hail, which may temporarily cover some roads and areas.

And God knows best.