Table 2.
Spearman's correlation of daily cases with metrological parameters in Saudi Arabia. Combined data from the top five cities of Saudi Arabia.
| Metrological parameter | Spearman's rho | p-value | Lower 95% CI | Upper 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Cases-Max. Temperature (°C) | −0.211** | 0.003 | −0.343 | −0.071 |
| Daily Cases-Avg. temperature (°C) | −0.162* | 0.026 | −0.297 | −0.020 |
| Daily Cases-Max. Dew Point (°C) | 0.141 | 0.053 | −0.002 | 0.277 |
| Daily Cases-Avg. Dew Point (°C) | 0.222** | 0.002 | 0.082 | 0.353 |
| Daily Cases-Max. Humidity (%) | 0.132 | 0.069 | −0.010 | 0.270 |
| Daily Cases-Avg. Humidity (%) | 0.194** | 0.007 | 0.053 | 0.327 |
| Daily Cases-Max. Wind Speed (mph) | −0.257*** | <0.001 | −0.385 | −0.119 |
| Daily Cases-Avg. Wind Speed (mph) | −0.199** | 0.006 | −0.332 | −0.058 |
| Daily Cases-Max. Pressure (Hg) | −0.026 | 0.725 | −0.167 | 0.117 |
| Daily Cases-Avg. Pressure (Hg) | −0.022 | 0.758 | −0.164 | 0.120 |
*p < 0.05; **p < 0.01; ***p < 0.001.