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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
The weather across most of the UAE is expected to remain pleasant during Ramadan, which falls during the second half of February and the first half of March this year, and within the UAE's winter season, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has said.
In a statement, the federal weather bureau announced that daytime temperatures will be moderate during the first half of the month, with a slight increase anticipated in the second half. Nights will generally be moderate to pleasant, becoming relatively cool during the late night and early morning hours, particularly over inland and mountainous areas.
Historic statistics for this period of the year show that average maximum temperatures range between 26C and 32C. In some inland areas, temperatures may reach up to 40C during midday.
Average minimum temperatures range between 18C and 21C, and in certain mountainous and inland locations, temperatures may drop to near or below 0C during early morning hours.
During this time of year, the region is typically influenced by the extension of the Siberian High pressure system, which occasionally weakens, allowing transient low-pressure systems to pass from the west or east. When accompanied by an upper-level trough, these systems may enhance cloud development, and increase the chances of rainfall across the country.
Long-term forecasts suggest that rainfall is expected to hover around or below the seasonal average, measured at approximately 8mm for this month. The highest 24-hour rainfall recorded during this period in previous years reached 287.6 mm in Al Shuwaib on 9 March 2016.
Humidity levels are expected to increase during nighttime and early morning hours, creating favorable conditions for fog and mist formation in some areas. The average maximum relative humidity ranges between 70% and 85% during the night and early morning, while the average minimum relative humidity ranges between 20% and 35% during daytime.
Winds are typically southeasterly during the night and morning, shifting to northwesterly during the afternoon and evening. Winds may occasionally become active with deepening pressure systems, leading to blowing dust and sand in exposed areas.
The average wind speed at this time of year is around 13 km/h, while the strongest recorded wind gust reached 141 km/h at Jebel Mebreh on 27 February 2010.
Fasting hours at the beginning of the month will be 12 hours and 46 minutes, gradually increasing to around 13 hours and 25 minutes by the end of the month.
