Dubai: Expect a typical summer day in the UAE today, with temperatures in the low-40s and humidity peaking at 85% in cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather today, with light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds, freshening at times, and reaching speeds of up to 35km/h.
Hot weather, but ease in humidity
Temperatures are holding steady in the low-40s across the UAE today.
Coastal and island regions will experience highs between 39°C and 44°C, while internal regions will be warmer, at 42°C to 46°C.
Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah will reach 44°C today, while Sharjah will peak at 43°C. Dubai and Umm Al Quwain will see 42°C temperatures, while Ajman will experience 41°C weather. Fujairah will remain relatively cooler at 36°C.
The relative humidity (RH) is peaking at 85% in coastal and mountainous areas this evening, and at 70% in internal regions, according to the NCM.
Calm sea conditions
Expect calm sea conditions, both in the Arabian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, today. The NCM forecasts slight sea conditions, meaning you can expect gentle waves reaching heights of two feet on-shore and up to three feet off-shore.
Here is the complete breakdown of minimum and maximum temperatures across the Emirates today:
Maximum Temp (°C) Minimum Temp (°C)
Dubai 42°C 32°C
Abu Dhabi 44°C 32°C
Al Ain 43°C 32°C
Sharjah 43°C 32°C
Ajman 41°C 31°C
Fujairah 36°C 30°C
Ras Al Khaimah 44°C 29°C
Umm Al Quwain 42°C 29°C
Liwa 46°C 33°C