UAE Records Highest May Temperature at 48.8°C
The National Centre of Meteorology reports unprecedented temperatures across the nation, with implications for weather patterns and climate conditions.
On May 29, 2025, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) announced that the United Arab Emirates recorded its highest temperature for May at an exceptional 48.8°C in Sweihan, a region in Al Ain, at precisely 12:45 PM. This record-breaking heat indicates ongoing temperature trends in the region, reflecting the extreme weather conditions common during summer months.
Along the coastal areas and islands, temperatures were noted to vary between 39°C and 46°C, while interior regions experienced temperatures ranging from 42°C to 47°C. Additionally, humidity levels rose significantly, reaching up to 90% in some areas, which is characteristic of the region's climate during this time of year.
The weather conditions were also accompanied by varying wind patterns, which ranged from light to moderate.
Occasionally, wind intensification led to the development of dust clouds, reducing visibility at times.
The water temperatures in the Arabian Gulf were recorded as slightly to moderately rough, while conditions in the Oman Sea were relatively calmer.
In the forecast for the day, the NCM predicted fair to partly cloudy skies, with rising temperatures continuing.
A low temperature of 21.1°C was observed in Baraka 2, located in the Al Dhafra region, at 5:15 AM. As the day progressed, conditions were expected to become increasingly humid overnight and into the following morning, particularly along coastal areas.
Winds were projected to shift from southeasterly to northwesterly, which could result in blowing dust and reduced visibility across various locations.
The sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf were indicated to be slight to moderate, although it was anticipated that waters may become rougher in the westward regions by Saturday morning.
Simultaneously, the Oman Sea was expected to remain relatively calm.
On this day, the NCM also issued red and yellow fog alerts for parts of Abu Dhabi, indicating foggy conditions in areas such as Ajban.
Temperature highs throughout the country were forecasted to be between 39°C and 46°C, while nighttime lows were projected to fall within a range of 24°C to 28°C. Light to moderate winds were expected to cause occasional blowing dust during the day, with wind speeds reaching up to 40 km/h in some areas.
This series of weather phenomena underscores the extreme climatic conditions that can be prevalent in the UAE during this seasonal transition into summer.
Along the coastal areas and islands, temperatures were noted to vary between 39°C and 46°C, while interior regions experienced temperatures ranging from 42°C to 47°C. Additionally, humidity levels rose significantly, reaching up to 90% in some areas, which is characteristic of the region's climate during this time of year.
The weather conditions were also accompanied by varying wind patterns, which ranged from light to moderate.
Occasionally, wind intensification led to the development of dust clouds, reducing visibility at times.
The water temperatures in the Arabian Gulf were recorded as slightly to moderately rough, while conditions in the Oman Sea were relatively calmer.
In the forecast for the day, the NCM predicted fair to partly cloudy skies, with rising temperatures continuing.
A low temperature of 21.1°C was observed in Baraka 2, located in the Al Dhafra region, at 5:15 AM. As the day progressed, conditions were expected to become increasingly humid overnight and into the following morning, particularly along coastal areas.
Winds were projected to shift from southeasterly to northwesterly, which could result in blowing dust and reduced visibility across various locations.
The sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf were indicated to be slight to moderate, although it was anticipated that waters may become rougher in the westward regions by Saturday morning.
Simultaneously, the Oman Sea was expected to remain relatively calm.
On this day, the NCM also issued red and yellow fog alerts for parts of Abu Dhabi, indicating foggy conditions in areas such as Ajban.
Temperature highs throughout the country were forecasted to be between 39°C and 46°C, while nighttime lows were projected to fall within a range of 24°C to 28°C. Light to moderate winds were expected to cause occasional blowing dust during the day, with wind speeds reaching up to 40 km/h in some areas.
This series of weather phenomena underscores the extreme climatic conditions that can be prevalent in the UAE during this seasonal transition into summer.
