Thermostat is sticking.
A bad thermostat is one possibility.
If the temperature gauge is reading below normal operating temp after driving a little while it may be that your thermostat is stuck open. I replaced my thermostat and it fixed mine.
If it gets to hot the thermostat wont work. you need to repace it and the gauge will work again.
If the gauge is reading hot and the car is running normal temperatures, the water temperature sensor needs replaced.
Possibly low on coolant. Next most likely is a coolong fan not working. next a thermostat being stuck closed after thata water pump.
Could be low on coolant or a sticky thermostat.
Probably low coolant or a faulty thermostat
If your engine thermostat sticks open it will run cooler on your temperature gauge and you won't see the temperature gauge go up to the point where your engine thermostat opens and then the temperature gauge will show a drop in temperature , your check engine light will probably come on , your gas mileage will be less , the heat from your heater probably won't get as hot If the engine thermostat were to stick in the closed position your engine will overheat ( but there are several other causes for an engine to overheat )
You may need anew thermostat or the fan has stopped working.
The thermostat or the fan relay for the radiator fan. If the temperature gauge shows the engine to be hot the fan should be on. If the fan isn't on you can check it by removing the electrical connection to the temperature sensor. If the fan is all right it will come on by default when the wiring connector is removed. Usually it is the thermostat which needs to be replaced when the engine is overheating. If the top hose going to the radiator isn't hot when the temperature gauge shows the engine to be hot the thermostat is stuck shut and should be replaced.
Assuming RAD stands for radiator . . . Chances are your thermostat is stuck closed. Replace it.