Temperatures in the UAE dipped to their lowest level this season after National Centre of Meteorology recorded 3.7°C on Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah on Sunday, marking the coldest reading nationwide.
The weather authority attributed the sharp chill felt across the country over the past two days to a low-pressure system extending southward from northern regions. That system, combined with brisk northwesterly winds, led to an actual temperature drop of between 7°C and 10°C in many areas, intensifying the cold beyond what thermometers alone reflected.
According to the NCM, wind strength played a major role in amplifying the sensation of cold, as faster air movement can make temperatures feel significantly lower than recorded values. Cloud cover during the same period further limited sunlight, adding to the cooler conditions experienced on the ground.
By Sunday, however, cloud density began to thin and wind speeds eased, resulting in a modest improvement in how temperatures felt compared with Friday and Saturday. The NCM noted that this shift signaled the start of a gradual transition toward more stable weather.
Over the coming days, minimum temperatures are expected to range between 4°C and 14°C, while daytime highs should remain between 21°C and 25°C. Wind patterns are forecast to shift from northwesterly to southeasterly and easterly, a change that is expected to support a slight rise in temperatures.
Humidity levels, the NCM said, remain within normal ranges and are not currently influencing thermal comfort due to the prevailing cool air. However, calmer winds may allow light fog to form in limited areas, particularly during early morning hours on Thursday.
Marine conditions are forecast to be moderate, occasionally turning rough during periods of stronger winds. Despite recent fluctuations, the NCM reported no signs of impactful weather systems similar to those seen recently over the next five to seven days, with conditions expected to remain generally stable and fog chances confined to small areas.
For the start of the week, Sunday’s weather was forecast to be partly cloudy, with low clouds over islands and some coastal and western areas and a chance of light rainfall alongside a gradual temperature increase. Monday and Tuesday are expected to remain partly cloudy, with low clouds appearing intermittently over islands and western regions, light to moderate winds reaching up to 35 km/h, and sea conditions ranging from light to moderate in both the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.
