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UAE Experiences Cool, Unstable Weather in February, Says Meteorology Centre

Emirates records fluctuating temperatures, strong winds, and foggy conditions, reflecting seasonal weather variations

UAE Sees Cool and Unstable Weather in February Amid Winter Climate Shifts

The UAE experienced typical winter conditions in February, with a cold air mass from the north brought in by the expansion of the Siberian high pressure system. While air temperatures generally dropped across the country, some areas saw a slight increase in the latter part of the month compared to January.

Weather instability caused by systems of low pressure Western low pressure systems affected the country, causing unstable weather. Fresh winds stirred up blowing dust and sand, while cloud formation in isolated areas produced intermittent showers. In addition to the southeasterly winds that dominated in the morning and gave way to northwesterly winds in the afternoon, the country was washed by a new northwesterly Shamal wind.

Temperature statistics

Average air temperature: 18–21°C

Average maximum temperature: 23–28°C

Average minimum temperature: 12–16°C

Maximum temperature: 39.8°C at Al Jazeera Bangalore in 2009

Minimum temperature: -5.7°C at Jebel Jais in 2017

Wind and humidity conditions

Average wind speed: 13 km/h

Maximum wind speed: 141 km/h at Jebel Mebre in 2010

Average humidity: 59%

Maximum humidity: 78–88%

Minimum humidity: 29–40%

Fog and precipitation trends Humidity increased in February, increasing the chances of fog and mist, especially in coastal and inland areas.There were a maximum of 18 and 4 foggy days in February of 2021. In 1988, Al Huwaylat received 317 mm of rain, the most rainfall ever recorded in February.

These weather patterns, which include both historical extremes and typical seasonal trends, demonstrate the variety and fluctuation of weather conditions that the United Arab Emirates encounters during the winter months.

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