Suhail Season Begins in Saudi Arabia on August 20, Says Al-Zaaq
Saudi weather expert Khalid Al-Zaaq says the traditional Suhail season begins August 20, signaling a gradual easing of the intense summer heat.
Saudi Arabia will enter the traditional Suhail season on Thursday, August 20, marking the beginning of a gradual transition away from the most intense period of summer heat, according to Saudi weather and astronomy expert Khalid Al-Zaaq.
Al-Zaaq said Wednesday marks the end of the final period of what is traditionally known as Jamrat Al-Qaydh, or the period associated with intense summer heat.
According to Al-Zaaq, Suhail represents the transition between the scorching heat of summer and the more moderate conditions that follow.
However, the arrival of Suhail does not mean temperatures will immediately become cool. Al-Zaaq previously explained that the beginning of the season can remain an extension of the intense summer heat, with noticeable improvement coming gradually.
Suhail Season Lasts 52 Days
Al-Zaaq said the Suhail season lasts 52 days and is traditionally divided into four periods, or stars, each lasting 13 days.
The first is traditionally known as Al-Tarfah, while the final period is called Al-Sarfah, a name associated with the departure of the summer heat.
During Suhail, Al-Zaaq said the ground gradually becomes more suitable for cultivation, livestock become more comfortable, and southerly winds can help moderate weather conditions.
Nights also gradually become more pleasant for spending time outdoors, while shadows grow longer and morning dew becomes increasingly noticeable.
Toward the latter part of Suhail, attention traditionally turns to Al-Wasm, a season widely associated in the Arabian Peninsula with more pleasant weather and the arrival of seasonal rains.
Suhail is part of the traditional seasonal calendar used in the Arabian Peninsula. Its beginning should not be confused with meteorological autumn, which officially begins on September 1.
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