Longest day of the year to last nearly 14 hrs on June 21

UAE longest day

The UAE is set to observe its longest day of the year, lasting 13 hours and 48 minutes on June 21, marking the summer solstice. Temperatures will range from 41ºC to 43ºC during the day and 26ºC to 29ºC at night. This astronomical event signifies the start of summer, with the sun reaching its northernmost position relative to the Tropic of Cancer. Hot and dry conditions are expected, with occasional dust storms in northern regions due to active hot winds. Later in summer, humidity will increase, potentially leading to thunderstorms in mountainous areas.