Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Saudi Arabia Sees Snow, Iceland Hits 20°C
In December 2025, Saudi Arabia experienced snow for the first time in 30 years, while Iceland recorded unusually high temperatures of 19.7°C.
These events were described as extreme and unprecedented by climatologists.
In Saudi Arabia, snow fell in areas like Jabal Al Lawz and the Trojena highlands, where temperatures dropped to -4°C.
Meanwhile, Iceland's Bakkageroi recorded temperatures nearly 10°C above the usual July average.
People in both countries shared their amazement and photos of these rare weather events on social media.
Saudi Arabia experienced snowfall for the first time in nearly 30 years, with temperatures dropping to -4°C in high-altitude areas.
Iceland recorded a temperature of 19.7°C, nearly 10°C above the usual July average, described as an extreme climatic event.
Climatologists called these phenomena 'absolute insanity' and one of the most extreme events in world climatic history.
People in both countries shared photos and videos of the unusual weather on social media, expressing amazement and concern.
The snow in Saudi Arabia was observed in areas like Jabal Al Lawz and the Trojena highlands, turning the desert landscape into a winter wonderland.
- Who
- Residents of Saudi Arabia and Iceland
- What
- Unusual weather events: snow in Saudi Arabia and record high temperatures in Iceland
- When
- December 2025
- Where
- Saudi Arabia and Iceland
- Why
- Unusual weather patterns due to climatic changes
- Location 1
- Saudi Arabia
- Location 2
- Iceland
- Temperature in Iceland
- 19.7°C
- Temperature Difference
- 10°C above July average
- Last Snow in Saudi Arabia
- 30 years ago
- Temperature in Saudi Arabia
- -4°C
- Altitude of Snow in Saudi Arabia
- 2,600 meters
- Date of Snowfall
- December 18, 2025