The UAE is in for a slight cool down this week, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), offering a welcome relief after record-breaking temperatures were recorded in parts of the country over the weekend. On Saturday, 24 May, temperatures soared to a staggering 51.6°C in Sweihan, Abu Dhabi.
While the temperature is expected to dip slightly in the coming days, dusty conditions and high humidity are forecast to persist across much of the country this week. Blowing dust is predicted throughout the week during the day time and high humidity levels are expected at late hours.
Here’s what you can expect this week, in terms of temperature and humidity levels.
Monday
Light to moderate winds will occur during the daytime, causing blowing dust.
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Dubai: A daytime high of 43°C and a low of 32°C by night. Overnight humidity predicted to reach 65%.
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Abu Dhabi: High of 44°C by day, reaching lows of 32°C by night. Humidity will reach 70% overnight.
Tuesday
Moderate winds during the daytime predicted, with dust conditions across the country.
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Dubai: Temperature highs predicted to be 39°C by day and reach lows of 33°C by night. Humidity climbs to 70% during late hours.
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Abu Dhabi: Slightly cooler with a high of 41°C during the day and a low of 29°C by night. Humidity peaks at 80% overnight.
Wednesday
Light to moderate winds expected, along with dusty conditions during the day time. Mist formation is also predicted at night.
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Dubai: Temperature high of 40°C predicted during the day, with a low of 30°C in the late hours. Expect 75% humidity overnight.
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Abu Dhabi: Reaches a high of 42°C during the day, cooling to 28°C at night. Humidity will go up to 85%.
Thursday
Mist formation predicted during early morning and late night, along with freshening winds causing blowing dust during the day time.
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Dubai: High of 41°C during the day, dropping to 28°C after sunset. Humidity will climb to 95% overnight and early mornings.
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Abu Dhabi: Daytime high of 42°C is predicted, with a night-time low of 27°C. Humidity to reach 85% overnight.
Friday
Light to moderate winds expected with chances of blowing dust during the day time.
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Dubai: Cooler day with highs of 36°C, with a nighttime low of 26°C. Expect 90% humidity during late hours.
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Abu Dhabi: High of 43°C during the day, dipping to 25°C at night. Humidity to be at 90% at night.