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Rain in Al Bad': What You Need to Know
Al Bad' is a coastal town on Saudi Arabia's Gulf of Aqaba in Tabuk Province, ~200 km northwest of Tabuk city near the Jordanian border. It sits on the coastal plain below the Hejaz mountain foothills with Wadi Gharandal drainage channeling rare winter rainfall from the escarpment toward the sea. Annual precipitation is ~20-40 mm, concentrated in January-February frontal systems tracking from the Mediterranean. Despite minimal rainfall, the wadi terrain means flash-flood risk is real when storms do arrive.
Al Bad' is gaining attention as part of the broader Red Sea tourism development corridor — proximity to coral reefs, the Haql border crossing (~40 km north), and NEOM's Red Sea project zone to the south make it an emerging gateway destination. The Haql border crossing handles Jordan-Saudi commercial transit; winter rain events occasionally close the approach road due to wadi flooding.
RainViewer pulls radar data from regional meteorological networks, updated every 5 minutes.
Rain by Season in Al Bad'
Wet season: November-February
Peak January-February. Mediterranean frontal lows. Cold nights (near 5°C January). Rare snow possible on Hejaz peaks above.
Tourism season: November-March
Diving and coastal tourism align with the cool dry window — low rain risk but not zero.
Dry season: May-September
Zero rain. Red Sea heat peaks.
Why You Need a Rain Radar in Al Bad'
Haql Border Crossing Traffic
Commercial transport between Jordan and Saudi Arabia flows through Haql (~40 km north). Wadi flooding on approach roads during January-February storms can close crossings for several hours. Radar advance warning helps transport coordinators decide whether to hold convoys at staging areas.
Red Sea Diving & Coastal Tourism
Coral reef diving is the primary draw for visitors to the Al Bad' coast. Rare winter rain combined with Red Sea swell disrupts dive operations. Checking radar before boat departures prevents unsafe conditions offshore.
Wadi Gharandal Flash Flood Risk
The wadi descending from Hejaz foothills toward the coast can carry fast-moving flood water during rare January-February intense frontal events. Residents and visitors near the wadi floor need advance warning to move to higher ground.
RainViewer Radar Coverage in Al Bad'
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 Bad' Rain Radar: Frequently Asked Questions
- Is it raining in Al Bad' right now?
Frontal systems approach from the northwest (Mediterranean track). If you see a cell on the radar 30-50 km northwest of Al Bad', expect arrival within 20-30 minutes. Hejaz mountain storms can also generate wadi runoff reaching the coast even when it isn't raining at sea level.
- Is Al Bad' safe to visit in January?
Generally yes — rainfall probability is low even in the wettest month. Temperatures are mild (17-22°C daytime). Occasional frontal rain brings 5-10 mm events that clear within hours. The radar gives you a real-time picture instead of relying on daily forecasts.
- What's the guaranteed dry season for diving?
April-October is reliably dry. November-March is the preferred tourist season for mild temperatures — most days are clear, but monitor the radar for occasional frontal events.
Track Rain in Al Bad' in Real Time
Wadi Gharandal flash floods and Red Sea swell can close Al Bad's coastal access routes within 30 minutes of Hejaz mountain storms.
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 'isolated winter showers.' RainViewer shows the frontal cell 40 km northwest tracking toward Al Bad' valley in 26 minutes.
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