UAE: Official start date for summer announced in country – News

Humidity will be slightly lower this month compared to May, especially in the second half of the month

The UAE’s National Meteorological Center said in its weather forecast that summer will officially start on June 21, which coincides with the summer solstice, when the sun is directly above the Tropic of Cancer and the country will experience its longest day of the year.

June temperatures in most of the country will be about 2°C to 3°C warmer than May, NCM noted, adding: “The influence of the Siberian high pressure system on the In the region, an extension of the Indian monsoon low pressure has affected the country from the east for most of the month.”

“This means that clouds will form at times in some areas, and cumulus may form in the eastern mountains in the afternoon, and there may be rain at times.”

Humidity will be slightly lower this month compared to May, especially in the second half of the month. The chances of fog or mist are low, especially during the second half of the month.

The average temperature in June is between 33°C and 35.7°C, the highest temperature is between 39.7°C and 42.7°C; the lowest temperature is between 26.6 and 29.2 °C.

Back in 2010, Al Yasat recorded a maximum temperature of 52.0°C in June; while in 2004 Raknah recorded a minimum temperature of 14.1°C.

The average wind speed in June is 13 km/h. The highest wind speed in Jabal Mebreh in 2010 was 125.2 km/h.

Average maximum relative humidity ranges from 62% to 87%, while minimum relative humidity ranges from 14% to 27%.

In June 2021, the highest frequency of fog formation was recorded, with 12 foggy days and 6 heavy foggy days.

The highest rainfall recorded for the month was 44mm at Owtaid in 2007.

Meanwhile, authorities announced on Thursday that the UAE’s mandatory lunch break The ban on outdoor workers will go into effect on June 15. The annual program runs until September and is designed to protect workers from the peak summer heat, which runs from 12.30pm to 3pm each day.

Employers must provide a shaded area where workers can rest during their midday break. Employers who violate the regulations will be fined Dh5,000 per worker, with a maximum fine of Dh50,000.

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation is asking the public to report any breaches of the lunch break policy through its call center on 600 590 000.