Abu Dhabi is holding at 42°C today as partly cloudy skies settle over the UAE, the seven-emirate country that also includes Dubai.1
Current Conditions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Weather across Dubai and Abu Dhabi is steady in the low-40s today.1
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the UAE's official forecasting agency, says today will be fair to partly cloudy, with clouds forming eastward and southward.1
Humidity is running high, reaching around 90% overnight, and fog is possible before skies clear.1
Afternoon Cloud Risk Under Partly Cloudy Skies
Those partly cloudy skies may turn convective by the afternoon, meaning clouds build upward fast as warm, moist air rises quickly from the ground.1
That process could trigger scattered rainfall in Fujairah and Kalba, two areas on the UAE's eastern side.1
Wider UAE Weather Outlook
Earlier in the week, the NCM had forecast fair to partly cloudy weather across the country, with clouds developing eastward and winds freshening at times.2
Humid conditions were expected overnight and into Monday morning over some coastal and internal areas, raising the chance of fog or mist.2
Inland temperatures were forecast to climb even higher, reaching up to 47°C, while coastal and island areas saw a range of 39°C to 44°C.2
Mountainous areas stayed cooler, between 30°C and 36°C.2
Rain Elsewhere in the Country
Rain fell along Al Quaa road, south of Al Ain, as parts of the UAE saw changing weather conditions over the weekend.6
Humidity was expected to rise again overnight, raising the chance of fog by Monday.6
Dust and Visibility Concerns
On other recent days, hazy and dust-filled skies blanketed Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with temperatures soaring above 40°C as blowing dust cut visibility across much of the country.7
What to Watch Next in UAE Weather
Forecasters continue to flag fog risk during early morning hours as humidity climbs overnight.1
Eastern areas like Fujairah and Kalba remain the most likely spots for scattered rain if afternoon clouds turn convective.1
Inland regions should stay hotter than the coast, a pattern the NCM has tracked through the week.2
Check the forecast for your city to stay ahead of the next shift in conditions.