Phoenix Drenched by 50 mm of Rain While Dubai Stays at 36°C

The standout story for the next 24 hours from 05:30 UTC on Sunday 1 November 2026 is Phoenix, where heavy rain of about 50.3 mm is expected, making it the wettest place on our list. At the same time the Gulf stays hot, with Dubai and Doha both reaching 36°C (97°F), while Moscow starts the day at freezing under fog.

Phoenix gets the heaviest rain in the world today

It is unusual to see a desert city top the rainfall table. Phoenix will see heavy rain with a high of only 21°C (70°F), and a total near 50 mm is a lot of water falling on ground that is not used to it. Elsewhere in the United States, Atlanta is also in for heavy rain, around 24.3 mm, and Los Angeles gets about 10.1 mm.

Miami, Atlanta and the rest of North America

Miami has heavy rain of 26.6 mm with winds up to 34 km/h, so it will feel blustery as well as wet. Farther north and east it is calmer: New York, Washington and Chicago stay dry under cloud, and Boston is mostly sunny but cold overnight, falling to 2°C (36°F). Toronto and Vancouver are mostly dry too.

Gulf and South Asia: heat with a wet pocket

Dubai and Doha lead the heat at 36°C (97°F), with mostly sunny skies and no rain. Riyadh and Jeddah are close behind at 35°C (95°F). In South Asia, Karachi is also at 35°C, while Lahore and Delhi are a more comfortable 28°C and 27°C. The wet weather sits further south and east: Chennai gets heavy rain of 22 mm, and Mumbai, Dhaka, Colombo and Kathmandu all see rain.

Europe turns cold, foggy and unsettled

Moscow is the coldest start, at 0°C (32°F), with fog and a high of just 10°C. Warsaw and Zurich both dip to 2°C (36°F), and Berlin stays cloudy with a high of only 8°C. The south is wetter: Athens has heavy rain of 14.9 mm and Rome sees rain with winds up to 27 km/h. Western Europe is quieter, with only light showers in London and mostly dry weather in Paris.

Asia, South America and the southern hemisphere

Osaka gets heavy rain of 11.7 mm with winds near 32 km/h, and Shanghai sees rain too, while Beijing is mostly sunny. Southeast Asia stays humid and showery, with Singapore the wettest at 10.1 mm. In South America Buenos Aires has heavy rain of 17 mm and São Paulo sees rain. In Oceania, Melbourne has rain, Brisbane warms to 31°C (88°F), and Auckland is breezy with winds up to 33 km/h.

What it means for travellers and people outdoors

• Phoenix, Miami and Atlanta: allow extra time on the roads, as heavy rain slows traffic and can cause standing water.
• Gulf cities: it is hot in the afternoon, so keep to the shade, drink plenty of water and plan outdoor activity for the morning or evening.
• Moscow, Warsaw and Zurich: wrap up for chilly mornings, and take care in fog when driving.
• Athens and Rome: pack waterproofs and expect disruption to outdoor plans.

The contrast of the day is clear: a desert soaked in rain, a Gulf baking in heat, and an eastern Europe that feels like winter is arriving.

The numbers

Forecast retrieved 1 November 2026, 05:31 UTC for 84 major cities. Figures cover the next 24 hours; highs and lows are the warmest and coolest values in that window. Live, local forecasts: weatherforecast.site.