Is the worst of UAE summer behind us? The key dates explained
Dubai: For UAE residents waiting for the first real break from summer, the answer depends on which calendar you follow, and whether you mean the official end of the season or the point when the most intense heat finally begins to ease. Astronomically, summer will continue until September 23, when the autumnal equinox occurs and the Sun crosses the equator heading south, according to Ibrahim Al…
Dubai residents eagerly await a break from the sweltering summer heat, but the timing depends on the calendar used. Astronomically, summer lasts until September 23 when the autumnal equinox occurs, while meteorologically, summer runs from June 1 to August 31 based on average temperature patterns. However, cooler weather does not arrive suddenly.
The UAE has passed a significant milestone in the traditional Gulf summer calendar, with the star Al Kulaybin marking the official end of Jamrat Al Qayz on August 11. This signals the start of the Markhiyat Al Qalaid period, lasting until September 3, which can still bring intense summer conditions due to the ground retaining heat.
The transition to milder weather is gradual, with changes in vegetation, morning dew, and the appearance of the star Suhail around August 24. While Suhail is a seasonal marker, not a guarantee of cooler temperatures, it often indicates the beginning of the weakening of severe heat. Meteorological summer ends on August 31, but astronomical summer continues until September 23, meaning the UAE is moving towards autumn with gradual shifts in temperature, humidity, and night-time conditions.
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