Dubai: There are chances of rain, especially in coastal areas the UAE's on Sunday, according to forecasters at the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS).
The sea is also likely to be disturbed at times, officials said on Friday.
On Friday, the weather will be partly cloudy and the waves at sea will be moderately high going from about 3 to 5 feet. The maximum temperature over land today is between 20 to 24 degree Celsius, and the minimum is between 9 to 16 degree Celsius.
“On Saturday, the weather will remain similar. It will be partially cloudy at times especially at the sea and the waves at sea will be slight to moderately high”.
“On Sunday, there is an increased chance of rain, especially at the coast. The sea will be disturbed at times due to increased wind speed”.
The speed of wind is expected to increase on Sunday night and continue on to Monday as well.
Weather in the UAE in January
January is the coolest month of the year with the average maximum temperature around 24°C and an average minimum of 14°C. However, records show that temperatures have been reported as high as 32°C and as low as 8°C during the month. It is often cloudy and unsettled as mid-latitude weather disturbances penetrate into the Gulf bringing changeable weather and cool, winter Shamals in their wake.
Such Shamals that sweep down the Gulf frequently produce intense convective activity resulting in squally, thundery weather with showers, storms and high seas.
On average five or six rainy days can be expected during the month, however as many as seventeen rain days have been recorded. Rainfall is often short lived and intense with isolated thunderstorms producing the majority of the recorded rain.
Large fluctuations in rainfall occur from year to year with occasional dry years or with as much as 108.8 mm falling during the month. On clear fine days the weather is pleasant and warm with weak afternoon sea breezes. Sea temperatures are around 21°C.
(Source - Dubai Meteorology department)
