UAE weather update: Rain expected, temperatures to drop to 8°c in some areas

Possible Rain Occurance Across Uae

Expect rain in parts of the UAE, with temperatures dropping to 8°C and strong winds.

 

Are you ready for some rain?

Well, some of you across the UAE can expect rainfall in some areas today, Friday 31 January, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

The weather will be partly cloudy to cloudy at times, particularly over northern and eastern regions, with a noticeable drop in temperatures.

By night and into Saturday morning, humidity levels will rise, bringing a chance of mist formation over coastal and internal areas.

 

Wind & sea conditions:

 

Light to moderate north-westerly to south-westerly winds will prevail, occasionally strengthening and stirring up dust, with speeds ranging from 15 – 30 km/hr, reaching up to 45 km/hr.

The Arabian Gulf will be rough, while the Oman Sea will be moderate to rough at times due to cloud activity.

 

But what about those temperatures?

 

Well, nobody can deny that it’s been pretty cool this past week, so let’s take a look at those temps.

 

Temperature Forecast:

 

  • Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah: Low of 8°C
  • Abu Dhabi: High of 23°C
  • Dubai: High of 24°C
  • Sharjah: High of 25°C
  • Other regions may see highs of 28°C

 

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Derek Issacs

A Brit in the Middle East for 25 years and counting, Derek loves scouring the streets for those under-the-radar cultural gems. And when he’s not putting Yalla – Abu Dhabi magazine to bed, you’ll find him working out at the gym.