During the middle of January, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) typically experiences severe cold weather, and temperatures may drop below 5 degrees Celsius in hilly regions. This is the coldest portion of the winter season.
According to those who are knowledgeable in the subject, the pinnacle of the winter season in the Gulf heritage calendar of Al Drour system occurs during the two weeks beginning on January 12 and ending on January 24.
Temperatures last week
The National Centre of Meteorology said that individuals living in a variety of places around the country experienced the winter chill last week. These individuals began their mornings with temperatures in the single digits, as documented by the organisation.
A temperature of 5.3 degrees Celsius was recorded at 7.30 in the morning in Raknah (Al Ain) on January 10, making it the lowest day of the year that has been officially recorded up to this point. On the other hand, the temperature in the region was 5.8 degrees Celsius on January 11.
Peak cold date
In a recent post on Instagram, Ibrahim Al Jarwan, who serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomical Society, made the following statement: "The period from January 12 to 24 every year is considered to be the middle of winter and the peak of cold." It is the general characteristic of the atmosphere during this time period that this peak of coldness is present. At any given moment, temperatures can plunge..."
The following is an excerpt from the post: "The heritage calendar and astronomical calculation in the Emirates indicate that the peak of cold (winter) occurs during the'sixtieth day' of the 'one hundred winters' of the Al Drour calendar, which is ten days that fall between January 12 and 24."
Recording the lowest temperature
According to the statistics, the United Arab Emirates has experienced the coldest time in the past thirty years for "three days" between January 16 and January 18.
There are two primary periods that make up the winter season in the traditional calendar of the people who live in the Arabian Gulf. These periods are called "Arba in Al Merei" and "Arba in Al Aqrabi," and each of these periods contains forty days.
The onset of "Arba in Al Merei" occurs around the 28th of December and is characterized by intense cold and heavy rainfall.
"This phenomenon intensifies in the northern regions and during the nighttime, creating a 'howling' sound that is reminiscent of wolves," the statement continued. During this time period, temperatures drop to their lowest point, which is marked by a severe cold, and frost begins to accumulate in the morning.
It would appear that during this time period, fish migrate to shallow waters in an attempt to find warmth. During this time period, camels who consume water that has been partially frozen may also be at risk of experiencing bleeding or developing bloody lips as a result of the severe cold circumstances. This time period will come to a conclusion on February 5th.
In addition, the next forty days, also known as "Arba in Al Aqrabi," will remain in effect for a comparable period of time beginning on February 6 and concluding on March 17.
It is characterized by an abundance of rainfall that is enormous in scope and affects a wide range of places. A further characteristic that sets it apart is the presence of a variety of wind patterns, which include those coming from the north, northwest, northeast, and southwest.
It is during this time that the male palm tree, also known as Al Fahal, begins to blossom, which ultimately signifies the end of the dry season for citrus and fruit trees. Al Bayl, often known as lemon blossoms, start to sprout up.
In the classical Arabic language, the terms "Al Sabra" and "sarda" are specifically used to convey the cold and signify the intensity of winter chill. It is important to note that these terms appear among the traditional terminology that are associated with cold and winter.
