1.6°C recorded in UAE: Temperatures to fall slightly, but it will feel colder
Temperatures across the UAE are expected to dip only marginally over the coming days, but residents are likely to feel colder as fresh winds sweep across the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).While some areas have already recorded near-freezing lows, overall daytime temperatures will remain largely stable, with only a slight decline forecast.Dr Ahmed Habib, a meteorologist at NCM, said the change in temperatures will be limited. “The temperature will be the same, there will not be a change. There will be a decrease but not too much,” he said, adding that the drop will be restricted to “one, two or three degrees”.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Chilly conditions aheadWinds moving in from the north will begin affecting the UAE, initially over coastal waters before extending inland. “We have another parameter which has become more effective from Sunday. This is the north-westerly wind coming from the North, fresh winds sometimes strong over the sea,” Dr Habib said.He warned that sea conditions will deteriorate, with the Arabian Sea expected to be “rough to very rough throughout the day.”Although the actual temperature change will be small, the wind will significantly amplify the sensation of cold. “You will not feel too much decrease in temperature. But since yesterday (Sunday), the north-westerly winds have continued to affect the land (area)… the feeling of cold will be more associated with the north-westerly wind,” he explained.Near-freezing lowsSome areas have already seen sharp drops in minimum temperatures, particularly inland. “Temperatures have fallen to 1-3 degrees especially in the western part of the UAE, in Al Dhafra area,” Dr Habib said.Mountain regions such as Jebel Hafeet and Jebel Jais continue to record lower readings due to their elevation, which exceeds 1,000 metres.Raknah, north of Al Ain, has seen especially pronounced cooling because of its local geography. “Raknah has special characteristics… it has the orographic (when the land forces the air to rise) effect,” Dr Habib said. He noted that the interaction between wind direction and terrain can reduce minimum temperatures by around 3-4 degrees, though daytime highs remain largely unaffected.Last Friday morning, light frost was recorded in Raknah after temperatures dropped sharply following a spell of cold winds across parts of the UAE.For long-time residents, the sight was a familiar winter marker. The area has developed a reputation for recording sub-zero temperatures, with locals often sharing images of thermometers rimmed with icicles and thin sheets of ice forming overnight.Warmer days, then another dipWind patterns are expected to change after Monday. “After Monday, the source of the wind will change, coming from the East and north-east. The temperature will then again increase, on Tuesday and Wednesday,” Dr Habib said, with temperatures rising by 1-3 degrees.Another slight drop is forecast towards the end of the week, once again accompanied by fresh winds that could heighten the feeling of cold.The NCM has also forecast a chance of light rain over islands and parts of the Arabian Sea, with rainfall expected on Tuesday and Wednesday, mainly in western areas. Fog may also develop. “Additionally, the probability of fog is there over the next few days in general, especially in the western part of the UAE,” Dr Habib added.UAE: Light frost recorded north of Al Ain City; temperatures drop to near 1°CUAE: Over a million students to return on Monday after extended winter breakSetting up tent in UAE desert for 5 months: Winter camping season begins
Temperatures across the UAE are expected to dip only marginally over the coming days, but residents are likely to feel colder as fresh winds sweep across the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
While some areas have already recorded near-freezing lows, overall daytime temperatures will remain largely stable, with only a slight decline forecast.
Dr Ahmed Habib, a meteorologist at NCM, said the change in temperatures will be limited. “The temperature will be the same, there will not be a change. There will be a decrease but not too much,” he said, adding that the drop will be restricted to “one, two or three degrees”.
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Chilly conditions ahead
Winds moving in from the north will begin affecting the UAE, initially over coastal waters before extending inland. “We have another parameter which has become more effective from Sunday. This is the north-westerly wind coming from the North, fresh winds sometimes strong over the sea,” Dr Habib said.
He warned that sea conditions will deteriorate, with the Arabian Sea expected to be “rough to very rough throughout the day.”
Although the actual temperature change will be small, the wind will significantly amplify the sensation of cold. “You will not feel too much decrease in temperature. But since yesterday (Sunday), the north-westerly winds have continued to affect the land (area)… the feeling of cold will be more associated with the north-westerly wind,” he explained.
Near-freezing lows
Some areas have already seen sharp drops in minimum temperatures, particularly inland. “Temperatures have fallen to 1-3 degrees especially in the western part of the UAE, in Al Dhafra area,” Dr Habib said.
Mountain regions such as Jebel Hafeet and Jebel Jais continue to record lower readings due to their elevation, which exceeds 1,000 metres.
Raknah, north of Al Ain, has seen especially pronounced cooling because of its local geography. “Raknah has special characteristics… it has the orographic (when the land forces the air to rise) effect,” Dr Habib said. He noted that the interaction between wind direction and terrain can reduce minimum temperatures by around 3-4 degrees, though daytime highs remain largely unaffected.
Last Friday morning, light frost was recorded in Raknah after temperatures dropped sharply following a spell of cold winds across parts of the UAE.
For long-time residents, the sight was a familiar winter marker. The area has developed a reputation for recording sub-zero temperatures, with locals often sharing images of thermometers rimmed with icicles and thin sheets of ice forming overnight.
Warmer days, then another dip
Wind patterns are expected to change after Monday. “After Monday, the source of the wind will change, coming from the East and north-east. The temperature will then again increase, on Tuesday and Wednesday,” Dr Habib said, with temperatures rising by 1-3 degrees.
Another slight drop is forecast towards the end of the week, once again accompanied by fresh winds that could heighten the feeling of cold.
The NCM has also forecast a chance of light rain over islands and parts of the Arabian Sea, with rainfall expected on Tuesday and Wednesday, mainly in western areas. Fog may also develop. “Additionally, the probability of fog is there over the next few days in general, especially in the western part of the UAE,” Dr Habib added.
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