When does scorpion season start in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries?

Written By ندى ماهر عبدربه on 2024/02/18

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

Arabia Weather - Winter in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states consists of three main seasons: Al-Murabba’aniyah, Shabat, and the Scorpions season. The Scorpions season is considered one of the transitional seasons when the weather changes from cold to warm, and it represents the end of the actual winter. Scorpion season usually begins in the last months of winter and extends until the beginning of spring.

The name “scorpion season” comes from the name of these insects that abound during this time of the year, as it is believed that they appear in large numbers during this period, especially in some areas. This season is characterized by noticeable weather fluctuations, as temperatures begin to rise as humidity levels decrease. Dry winds that raise dust and dirt appear noticeably, and the scorpion season is considered an important transitional period between winter and spring in the region, during which nature witnesses gradual changes towards warmth and dryness.

When does scorpion season start in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries?

“Scorpion season” begins on February 10 and lasts 39 days , divided into three stars, with each star lasting for 13 days . These stars include:

During the period of the first star, the weather is dominated by winter, with the “cold wind of mourning” blowing, then the “old woman’s cold” comes in the second star, and it occurs at the end of this period, and finally, warm weather prevails, and “spring events and disturbances” are active in the last star of the year. Stars of Scorpio season.

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This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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