Umm al Quwain weather in September
In September, Umm al Quwain sees average daytime highs of 37°C and overnight lows near 30°C, with 0 mm of rain across 0 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 38°C in the first days to 36°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 97% of the time in September, and the air most often feels miserable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 30 min at the start of September to 11 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, September is Umm al Quwain's 2nd-clearest and 9th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Umm al Quwain's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 37°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 30°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- 0 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 06 min
- 6:08 AM – 6:17 PM
- Cloud cover
- 4%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 9th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.25 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.3
- out of 10
- Air quality
- Very high
- PM10 114.5 µg/m³ · 2020
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in September
Highs ease over the month, from about 38°C in the first days to 36°C by the end.
A typical September day in Umm al Quwain reaches about 37°C in the afternoon and slips back to 30°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 35°C and 39°C. Set against its neighbours, September runs about 2°C cooler than August and about 3°C warmer than October.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 |
| Avg low (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 31 |
| 2 | 38 | 31 |
| 3 | 38 | 31 |
| 4 | 38 | 31 |
| 5 | 38 | 31 |
| 6 | 38 | 31 |
| 7 | 38 | 30 |
| 8 | 37 | 30 |
| 9 | 37 | 30 |
| 10 | 37 | 30 |
| 11 | 37 | 30 |
| 12 | 37 | 30 |
| 13 | 37 | 30 |
| 14 | 37 | 30 |
| 15 | 37 | 30 |
| 16 | 37 | 30 |
| 17 | 37 | 30 |
| 18 | 37 | 30 |
| 19 | 37 | 29 |
| 20 | 36 | 29 |
| 21 | 36 | 29 |
| 22 | 36 | 29 |
| 23 | 36 | 29 |
| 24 | 36 | 29 |
| 25 | 36 | 29 |
| 26 | 36 | 29 |
| 27 | 36 | 29 |
| 28 | 36 | 29 |
| 29 | 36 | 29 |
| 30 | 35 | 28 |
How September really feels in Umm al Quwain
Once humidity and wind are folded in, September averages 30 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in September is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Umm al Quwain weather by month
How September compares with the rest of the year at a glance. September is the 4th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23° / 18° | 23 | 2.8 | 10.6 | 8.6 |
| Feb | 24° / 18° | 17 | 1.8 | 11.1 | 8.9 |
| Mar | 26° / 20° | 20 | 2 | 11.8 | 8.4 |
| Apr | 30° / 24° | 5 | 0.8 | 12.6 | 6.3 |
| May | 35° / 27° | 0 | 0 | 13.2 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 37° / 30° | 0 | 0 | 13.6 | 2.1 |
| Jul | 38° / 32° | 1 | 0.1 | 13.4 | 1.1 |
| Aug | 39° / 32° | 0 | 0 | 12.9 | 1.0 |
| Sep | 37° / 30° | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 2.3 |
| Oct | 34° / 27° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.4 | 4.5 |
| Nov | 29° / 23° | 4 | 0.8 | 10.8 | 7.3 |
| Dec | 25° / 20° | 13 | 2.3 | 10.4 | 8.7 |
Cloud cover in September
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 97% of the time in September.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 2% of September, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 1%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Cloudier (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 98 | 2 |
| 2 | 98 | 2 |
| 3 | 98 | 2 |
| 4 | 98 | 2 |
| 5 | 98 | 2 |
| 6 | 98 | 2 |
| 7 | 98 | 2 |
| 8 | 98 | 2 |
| 9 | 99 | 1 |
| 10 | 99 | 1 |
| 11 | 99 | 1 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 100 | 0 |
| 15 | 100 | 0 |
| 16 | 100 | 0 |
| 17 | 100 | 0 |
| 18 | 100 | 0 |
| 19 | 100 | 0 |
| 20 | 100 | 0 |
| 21 | 100 | 0 |
| 22 | 100 | 0 |
| 23 | 100 | 0 |
| 24 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 | 100 | 0 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
Chance of precipitation in September
Umm al Quwain gets around 0 mm of rain over 0 wet days in September. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 0% and peaks near 0% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 0 |
| 8 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 |
| 19 | 0 |
| 20 | 0 |
| 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 0 |
| 23 | 0 |
| 24 | 0 |
| 25 | 0 |
| 26 | 0 |
| 27 | 0 |
| 28 | 0 |
| 29 | 0 |
| 30 | 0 |
Humidity in September
Most of September feels miserable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, September lands in the miserable band about 75% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 98% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Oppressive (%) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Miserable (%) | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 82 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 82 |
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 82 |
| 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 82 |
| 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 82 |
| 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 81 |
| 7 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 82 |
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 82 |
| 9 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 81 |
| 10 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 81 |
| 11 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 80 |
| 12 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 80 |
| 13 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 80 |
| 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 78 |
| 15 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 77 |
| 16 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 17 | 76 |
| 17 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 75 |
| 18 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 74 |
| 19 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 74 |
| 20 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 73 |
| 21 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 72 |
| 22 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 22 | 71 |
| 23 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 70 |
| 24 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 69 |
| 25 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 68 |
| 26 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 68 |
| 27 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 66 |
| 28 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 26 | 66 |
| 29 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 27 | 65 |
| 30 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 27 | 65 |
Wind in September
Winds average 12 km/h in September.
Across September, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | light breeze |
| 2 | 13 | light breeze |
| 3 | 13 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 12 | light breeze |
| 6 | 12 | light breeze |
| 7 | 12 | light breeze |
| 8 | 12 | light breeze |
| 9 | 12 | light breeze |
| 10 | 12 | light breeze |
| 11 | 12 | light breeze |
| 12 | 12 | light breeze |
| 13 | 12 | calm |
| 14 | 12 | calm |
| 15 | 12 | calm |
| 16 | 12 | calm |
| 17 | 12 | calm |
| 18 | 12 | calm |
| 19 | 12 | calm |
| 20 | 12 | calm |
| 21 | 12 | calm |
| 22 | 12 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in September
Daylight runs from about 12 h 30 min at the start of September to 11 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 42 minutes over September. Sunrise moves from 6:02 AM to 6:13 AM, and sunset from 6:33 PM to 6:01 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:01 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.5 | 6:02 | 6:33 |
| 2 | 12.5 | 6:02 | 6:32 |
| 3 | 12.5 | 6:02 | 6:31 |
| 4 | 12.5 | 6:03 | 6:30 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 6:03 | 6:29 |
| 6 | 12.4 | 6:04 | 6:28 |
| 7 | 12.4 | 6:04 | 6:27 |
| 8 | 12.4 | 6:05 | 6:26 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 6:05 | 6:24 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 6:05 | 6:23 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 6:06 | 6:22 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 6:06 | 6:21 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 6:06 | 6:20 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:19 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 6:07 | 6:18 |
| 16 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:17 |
| 17 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:15 |
| 18 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:14 |
| 19 | 12.1 | 6:09 | 6:13 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:09 | 6:12 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:11 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:10 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:09 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:07 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:11 | 6:06 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:05 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:12 | 6:04 |
| 28 | 11.8 | 6:13 | 6:03 |
| 29 | 11.8 | 6:13 | 6:02 |
| 30 | 11.8 | 6:13 | 6:01 |
Solar energy in September
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in September, about 6.25 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.96 kWh/m² to a high of 7.56 kWh/m² in May across the year — September's 6.25 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.6 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 29 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.9 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Umm al Quwain
In September, Umm al Quwain sits inside its cyclone season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Umm al Quwain sits in the North Indian Ocean cyclone zone; the season peaks May and October–November.
Umm al Quwain sees seasonal dust haze (March–August), heaviest in July.
Is September a good time to visit Umm al Quwain?
Our two travel scores rate September for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
September is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Umm al Quwain.
What to pack for Umm al Quwain in September
From September's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In September, Umm al Quwain sees daytime highs around 37°C and nights near 30°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
Sea temperature near Umm al Quwain in September
The nearest coast averages about 32°C in September — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 33°C and coldest in February near 22°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 25 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 22 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 23 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 25 | Warm |
| May | 28 | Tropical |
| Jun | 31 | Tropical |
| Jul | 33 | Tropical |
| Aug | 33 | Tropical |
| Sep | 32 | Tropical |
| Oct | 31 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 25 | Warm |
UV index in Umm al Quwain in September
Clear-sky midday UV in September peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Umm al Quwain peaks around June 14 at about 10 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 5 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
| Level | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | High |
| Feb | 8 | Very high |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 10 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 7 | Very high |
| Nov | 5 | High |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Umm al Quwain in September
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where September falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Umm al Quwain is worst in July — around 92 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.5× the cleanest month (December, 37 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 45 | 56 | 65 | 70 | 77 | 80 | 92 | 86 | 67 | 51 | 37 | 37 |
| Level | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | Poor |
| Feb | 56 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 65 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 70 | Unhealthy |
| May | 77 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 80 | Unhealthy |
| Jul | 92 | Unhealthy |
| Aug | 86 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 67 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 51 | Poor |
| Nov | 37 | Poor |
| Dec | 37 | Poor |
Where is Umm al Quwain?
Umm al Quwain sits at 25.6°N, 55.6°E, 2 m above sea level, in United Arab Emirates. The nearest listed city is Al Jurf, 17 km away.
Topography around Umm al Quwain
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Umm al Quwain.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Umm al Quwain has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 9 m around an average of 1 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 51 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,899 m.
The land around Umm al Quwain is covered by water (53%) and artificial surfaces (24%) within 3 km, water (61%) and bare terrain (29%) within 16 km, and water (51%) and bare terrain (43%) within 80 km.
United Arab Emirates travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 3
- Reconsider Travel
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 63% of US
- price level, 2024
- GDP per capita
- $50,274
- 2024
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 99%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.7
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 8.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 487
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Umm al Quwain (25.5647°, 55.5552°, elevation 2 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).