UAE weather body expects noticeable drop in temperature from mid-October

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has expected significant drop in temperatures in October, especially in the second half of the month.

October is considered one of the transitional periods between summer and winter. This period is typically characterised by sharp and rapid changes in weather conditions and a drop in temperatures, especially during the second half of the month.

In its report on the expected climate characteristics for October, the centre indicated that the prevailing winds will be southeasterly during the late night and morning hours, shifting to northwesterly during the afternoon and evening due to the influence of the land/sea breeze cycle.

The NCM noted that relative humidity will be usually high in the early morning during this month, decreasing gradually with sunrise and rising again after sunset to reach an average of around 51%. This increases the likelihood of fog forming during the midnight and early morning hours.

The NCM also said that the seasonal Indian low-pressure system is gradually receding towards the end of the month, and that the Siberian high-pressure system is beginning to affect the region intermittently. The country is also affected by surface low pressure systems extending from the Red Sea and from the east.

If these are accompanied by low-pressure systems in the upper atmosphere from the east or west, cloud cover increases and clouds form, particularly in the eastern regions of the country, with the possibility of rain.

According to climate statistics and historical records, the average temperature for this month is expected to be between 28.7-30.8 °C. Average maximum temperatures range between 35.0-36.8 °C, while average minimum temperatures range between 22.7-25.7 °C. The highest temperature ever recorded was 46.3°C in Mazra'a in 2017, while the lowest was 6.4°C in Rakna in 2020.