Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for continuation of settled weather.
This evening forecast
A dry and bright day with some sunny spells, though the sunshine may be quite hazy at times as high level cloud will impact the region.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Strong Sunlight
Harmful UV levels from sunlight increase with altitude giving a greater risk of sunburn and eye damage, even on some overcast days. On breezy days, the cooling effect of wind on exposed skin may disguise any feeling of sunburn until it is too late. If there is snow cover, glare increases the effect of UV rays especially on the eyes. It is advisable to wear sun block, protective clothing such as a long-sleeved top and hat and have good quality eye protection.
Mountain weather forecast
Dry and bright weather continues, with some isolated low cloud affecting eastern upslopes and clearing quickly through the morning.
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
SE
7
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S
5
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NE
5
|
SW
6
|
SW
5
|
SW
5
|
SW
4
|
SE
5
|
| 600m |
SE
6
|
S
4
|
SW
2
|
S
2
|
SW
4
|
SW
4
|
SW
4
|
SE
4
|
| 300m |
E
2
|
S
2
|
NE
2
|
S
2
|
S
3
|
S
3
|
SW
2
|
SE
3
|
| Valley |
E
2
|
E
2
|
S
2
|
SE
3
|
SW
4
|
SW
5
|
W
3
|
E
2
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| 600m | 8 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| 300m | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Valley | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
7°
|
7°
|
7°
|
8°
|
10°
|
11°
|
10°
|
8°
|
| 600m |
8°
|
7°
|
7°
|
10°
|
12°
|
13°
|
12°
|
9°
|
| 300m |
5°
|
4°
|
6°
|
12°
|
15°
|
16°
|
14°
|
8°
|
| Valley |
8°
|
6°
|
7°
|
11°
|
14°
|
15°
|
14°
|
10°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,300m
|
1,300m
|
1,300m
|
1,200m
|
1,200m
|
1,300m
|
1,300m
|
1,300m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
7°
|
9°
|
10°
|
9°
|
6°
|
| 600m |
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
9°
|
12°
|
13°
|
11°
|
8°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
3°
|
5°
|
11°
|
14°
|
15°
|
13°
|
8°
|
| Valley |
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
10°
|
14°
|
14°
|
13°
|
10°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Moderate UV levels by daytime.
Weather
A few patches of cloud developing on eastern upslopes in the early hours and a risk of mist and fog in the valleys, but soon clearing through the morning to leave a dry and bright or sunny day, some high level cloud will make the sunshine hazy at times.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70% to begin, raising to >90%.
Low cloud and visibility
Areas of cloud around 300-600m in the early morning, though some of the higher summits may rise above the cloud layer. Otherwise clear summits and good visibilities.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Another dry and bright day with sunshine turning hazy at times. Light winds. Freezing level well above summits.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
>90%
Maximum wind speed expected
Generally east to southeasterly 5-10mph, thought light and variable at times, strengthening into the afternoon with southeasterly 15-20mph and gusts up to 30mph at times.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 1C rising 13C.
- Valley Plus 5C rising to 20C.
- Freezing level Well above summits
Low cloud and visibility
High cloud well above summits at times and good visibilities.
Mountain weather information
Sun 26 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Largely dry and bright with sunny spells and variable cloud. Chance of the odd light shower. Light winds. Freezing level well above summits.
Mon 27 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mostly dry with sunny spells and variable cloud. Chance of the odd light shower. Light winds. Freezing level well above summits.
Tue 28 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Becoming cloudier form the east. Chance of the odd light shower. Light winds. Freezing level well above summits.
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Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
Cluster of multiple stations
The Lake District covers an area of 885 square miles with its highest point, Scafell Pike, standing at 978 metres.