SCAN Weather

Weather and Climate at SCAN

Saad College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, experiences a desert climate. The weather is characterized by:

• Hot summers with temperatures often exceeding 40°C (104°F).
• Mild winters with temperatures ranging from 10°C to 20°C (50°F to 68°F).
• Very low annual rainfall, typically less than 100mm.
• Occasional sandstorms and dust storms, particularly in spring.

The climate impacts commuting and campus life by necessitating air-conditioned facilities and transportation. Outdoor research activities are often scheduled during cooler parts of the day or in winter months.