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UAE weather: Humid nights, mist alert as temperatures hit 42.5°C in Al Ain
Internal regions are forecast to experience hotter conditions, with highs ranging from 42°C to 35°C and lows from 24°C to 20°C
- PUBLISHED: Sun 10 May 2026, 5:47 PM UPDATED: Mon 11 May 2026, 7:21 AM
Residents across the UAE can generally expect fair weather on Monday night and Tuesday, as a weak surface low-pressure system from the east combines with a high-pressure system from the west, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
The weather department said conditions will remain fair overall, although humidity levels are expected to rise overnight and into Tuesday morning in some northern coastal areas, increasing the likelihood of mist formation.
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Winds are expected to be light to moderate, becoming fresh at times, with speeds ranging from 10 to 25 kmph, reaching up to 40 kmph in some areas. The winds will be northwesterly to southwesterly across coastal, island and internal regions.
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Temperature in UAE on Monday
Temperatures are expected to range between 37°C and 32°C in coastal and island areas, with lows between 28°C and 24°C. Internal regions are forecast to experience hotter conditions, with highs ranging from 42°C to 35°C and lows from 24°C to 20°C.
Humidity levels are expected to range from 90 per cent to 70 per cent in coastal and island areas, dropping to 35 per cent to 20 per cent at minimum levels. In internal areas, humidity is forecast to range from 85 per cent to 65 per cent, with minimum levels between 25 per cent and 10 per cent.
Sea conditions in the Arabian Gulf are forecast to become rough by Tuesday morning in western areas, then gradually moderate to slight later in the day. The Oman Sea will remain slight.
Meanwhile, the highest temperature recorded in the country on Monday was 42.5°C in Al Ain’s Um Azimul area at 3pm UAE time, according to the NCM.
