Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence on a particularly unsettled period from Thursday after a dry and sunny Wednesday.
This evening forecast
A dry and settled evening with clear periods.
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 with plenty of sunshine, hazy at times. Freshening winds in the afternoon.
| 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 |
SW
5
|
S
6
|
SE
6
|
S
12
|
S
18
|
S
20
|
SE
24
|
SE
29
|
| 600m |
SW
4
|
S
6
|
SE
5
|
S
9
|
S
15
|
S
18
|
SE
16
|
SE
24
|
| 300m |
SW
3
|
S
3
|
S
3
|
S
7
|
S
9
|
S
10
|
S
6
|
SE
8
|
| Valley |
NW
2
|
E
1
|
E
2
|
SE
5
|
S
6
|
S
8
|
SE
4
|
SE
6
|
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 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 36 |
| 600m | 5 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 35 |
| 300m | 4 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 17 | 25 |
| Valley | 4 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 20 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
8°
|
7°
|
8°
|
9°
|
11°
|
14°
|
16°
|
15°
|
| 600m |
8°
|
8°
|
9°
|
12°
|
14°
|
16°
|
18°
|
16°
|
| 300m |
8°
|
8°
|
11°
|
14°
|
17°
|
20°
|
19°
|
17°
|
| Valley |
10°
|
10°
|
12°
|
15°
|
18°
|
20°
|
20°
|
18°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,300m
|
2,600m
|
3,000m
|
3,100m
|
3,100m
|
3,300m
|
3,000m
|
3,100m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
8°
|
10°
|
11°
|
9°
|
| 600m |
7°
|
7°
|
8°
|
10°
|
11°
|
13°
|
14°
|
11°
|
| 300m |
8°
|
7°
|
10°
|
13°
|
15°
|
17°
|
18°
|
16°
|
| Valley |
10°
|
9°
|
12°
|
15°
|
17°
|
19°
|
20°
|
18°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Risk sunburn in strong sunshine.
Weather
Dry with lengthy sunny periods. Some high cloud turning sunshine hazy at times. Freshening winds during the afternoon becoming strong on upper slopes overnight.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
>95%.
Low cloud and visibility
Any early morning cloud patches on summits quickly lifting, then clear of low cloud with good visibility.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Some bright or sunny periods early and late, otherwise a rather humid and cloudy day with outbreaks of showery rain spreading north with the odd rumble of thunder possible.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70% early and late. 40% middle part of the day.
Maximum wind speed expected
Gusting 35-45mph in the morning on upper slopes, decreasing 20-30mph through the day.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 10 rising 13 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 14 rising 20 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Little low cloud to start the day. Cloud then thickening during the morning with bases down to 700-900m before lifting and breaking up again late afternoon.
Mountain weather information
Fri 13 Jun
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Heavy and thundery showers pushing north during the day, rain perhaps torrential at times with risk of frequent lightning, hail and gusty winds.
Sat 14 Jun
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with outbreaks of rain, occasionally heavy and perhaps thundery at times. Moderate to fresh summit winds.
Sun 15 Jun
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Rather cloudy with risk of rain, sometimes heavy. Fresh to strong summit winds.
Updated at:
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.