UAE gears Up for 5°C temperature drop, as heavy winter rain started

• The change is due to a low-pressure system from the East, which also triggered rainfall.
• The official winter months end in March.
• Some coastal and internal areas will remain humid, with fair to partly cloudy weather.

After a burst of heavy showers in Dubai and Sharjah on Sunday morning, residents in the UAE should prepare for cooler days ahead, with temperatures expected to drop by up to 5°C over the next two days.

This change is attributed to the low-pressure system originating from the East, which also triggered rainfall on Sunday morning.

Dr. Ahmed Habib from the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) explained the reason behind the overcast skies and the eventual downpour. The veteran weather forecaster also pointed out that parts of Dubai, including Jumeirah and the Expo City areas in Dubai, witnessed heavy rainfall.

He said, “Starting today (Jan 28), the effect of the northwesterly wind coming from the North will lead to a drop of up to 5°C in temperatures. This will especially be seen in the Western part of the country. It will be around 24-26°C in coastal areas, and internal areas will experience a maximum temperature of 25 -28°C. This is lower than the 32°C and 31°C we saw on Saturday and Friday, respectively. So, it’s going to be relatively cold. The official winter months end in March.”

Drier winter:

Meanwhile, experts from the NCM indicate that the UAE has experienced a much drier winter this year compared to previous years. However, they point out that this is not uncommon.

“Around two-three years ago, we observed similarly dry winters, reminiscent of the current year, especially in 2001. While it (such low rainfall) is not the norm, it has occurred in the past. Typically, a situation arises due to northwesterly winds or a pressure system affecting our area, but this January lacks such a system conducive to rainfall. Therefore, this year, the amount of rainfall received has been low, and the overall situation this month is notably weak, with generally a low frequency of rain. Today (Sunday) marks one of the better days.”

He also mentioned that some coastal and internal areas would remain humid, with the weather being fair to partly cloudy and occasionally cloudy over the islands and some western areas at night. The country will also encounter light to moderate northwesterly winds, and the sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf and Oman Sea will range from rough to moderate.

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