UAE Records Increasing Temperatures as Daylight Hours Extend Through May

Typical seasonal shifts will bring higher temperatures and increased daylight hours to the UAE throughout the remainder of May, according to meteorological data. Daily sunshine will extend to approximately 13 hours and 30 minutes by the end of the month as the region approaches the summer solstice. Rising Mercury Levels Thermal patterns indicate a steady climb in mercury across all emirates. Internal regions are expected to record maximum temperatures ranging between 42°C and 45°C. Coastal areas, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, will see slightly lower peaks but higher humidity levels as the transition from spring to summer accelerates. Overnight temperatures will remain warm, averaging between 26°C and 30°C. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) notes that May serves as a transitional period characterized by the weakening of the Siberian high-pressure system and the emergence of thermal lows. This shift often results in southwesterly winds that carry warm air masses across the Arabian Peninsula. Solar Trends and Daylight The duration of daylight is expanding as the sun moves north toward the Tropic of Cancer. This trajectory provides longer periods of solar radiation, directly…