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Rain in Al Aseelh: What You Need to Know
Al Aseelh is a small coastal settlement in Jizan Governorate on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Tihama plain. It shares the same summer monsoon climate as Jazan city and Abu Arish — Indian Ocean thermal depression drives tropical-fringe convection July-September, bringing the highest concentration of rainfall in the entire province. The flat Tihama plain has minimal drainage gradient; when monsoon cells push ashore from the Red Sea, water accumulates rapidly in low-lying agricultural and residential areas.
The settlement's position on the coastal plain between the Red Sea and Fayfa highland foothills means it receives both direct coastal monsoon rain and runoff channeled from higher elevations to the east. August is the peak month; the Jazan region recorded 114 mm in a single day in August 2024 — an intensity level that overwhelms any flat-terrain drainage system within minutes.
RainViewer pulls radar data from regional meteorological networks, updated every 5 minutes.
Rain by Season in Al Aseelh
Monsoon: July-September
Peak August. Indian Ocean convective systems push inland from the Red Sea. Afternoons and evenings carry the highest storm probability.
Kunnah fishing season: August-September
Traditional monsoon fishing season — ironically the most dangerous period for small vessels due to rough seas and strong winds.
Dry: October-June
Light winter fronts December-March; otherwise dry.
Why You Need a Rain Radar in Al Aseelh
Coastal Agricultural Operations
Mango, banana, and vegetable cultivation on the Tihama plain is monsoon-sustained but also flood-vulnerable. Checking the radar before harvesting or transporting produce protects against washed-out crops and flooded access tracks.
Fishing Vessel Departure Decisions
Red Sea fishermen from Al Aseelh face monsoon swell and onshore squalls August-September. A radar check before launch shows whether cells are active offshore or tracking ashore.
Road Safety on Coastal Highway
The Tihama coastal road connecting Al Aseelh to Jazan city can flood at low points during intense August monsoon events. Checking radar before travel in the August-September window prevents vehicles entering flooded sections.
RainViewer Radar Coverage in Al Aseelh
RainViewer aggregates radar data for Saudi Arabia from regional meteorological networks, updated every 5 minutes. Coverage focuses on the populated Hejaz corridor (Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah), the Najd plateau (Riyadh and central oasis cities), and the Eastern Province Gulf coast (Dammam, Al Khobar, Al Jubail). Coverage in remote interior desert and southern highlands varies.
Al Aseelh Rain Radar: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is it raining in Al Aseelh right now?
During July-September, watch for convective cells developing over the Red Sea west of Al Aseelh or pushing inland from the coast. Afternoon-evening is peak timing. Any active cell on the radar within 20 km means rain within 15 minutes.
- Is Al Aseelh flood-prone?
Yes. The flat Tihama plain accumulates monsoon runoff with no significant drainage relief. August events in the broader Jazan region regularly cause road and property flooding.
- When is the safe dry season in Al Aseelh?
October through June. The monsoon tail fades in October; November-June is essentially dry.
Track Rain in Al Aseelh in Real Time
Tihama plain monsoon cells flood Al Aseelh's coastal roads and farms within minutes — a live radar is essential August-September.
Standard weather apps update once or twice a day. By then, the flash flood is either done or parked over your location — you've lost the decision window.
Your weather app shows a general monsoon warning. RainViewer shows the cell active 15 km offshore, tracking toward Al Aseelh in 12 minutes.
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