UAE weather update: Lowest temperature recorded at 1.9°C in Jebel Jais

Dubai: After light to moderate rain affected parts of Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Dubai yesterday, temperatures in the UAE fell significantly. In Jebel Jais, temperatures dropped below 5°C, with the lowest recorded temperature in the country at 1.9°C at 5 AM today, according to the Met Office.

The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) reported that skies across the UAE remained partly cloudy, especially in Fujairah and along the coast of Ras Al Khaimah. Most coastal areas of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah experienced low temperatures ranging from 15 to 20°C.

With clear to partly cloudy skies, the weather today is expected to be pleasant in most parts of the country. However, humidity is forecasted to increase overnight, leading to the possibility of fog or mist forming in some internal areas. Light to moderate winds are expected at times, and the sea conditions will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman Sea.

Weather forecast for tomorrow

The weather for tomorrow, Sunday, January 5, is expected to be partly cloudy, with low clouds appearing over some western areas and islands. Overall, it will be fair to partly cloudy at times. Overnight and into Monday morning, humidity will increase in some internal and coastal areas, with a chance of mist formation. Light to moderate northeasterly to northwesterly winds will occasionally freshen, with speeds of 10 to 25 km/hr, potentially reaching 35 km/hr. The sea will be moderate to slight in the Arabian Gulf and slight in the Oman Sea.