Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for a generally unsettled few days with heavy rain or showers at times. Low for details of any timings. A chance of more settled conditions by mid-week, but large uncertainty at this stage.
This evening forecast
A dry evening and start to the night with some late sunshine, then occasional clear spells after dark. Light southerly winds across the summits.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Poor Visibility
Poor visibility presents challenging route finding conditions. Visibility could be significantly less than 50 metres in all directions with few or no visual references, especially on featureless moors or plateaux. Distances become hard to judge and cliff or cornice edges can be difficult to recognise. These conditions require good navigational skills. There is a risk of white-out conditions when mist or fog is combined with extensive snow cover.
Thunderstorms
Lightning is a significant mountain hazard which can result in serious injury or death. Mountain terrain often leaves one highly exposed to lightning strikes. Hail may give unpleasant conditions with torrential rain and localised flash flooding also possible, mainly in Summer months.
Heavy Persistent Rain
Heavy and persistent rain can lead to drenched clothing and footwear with waterproofs often becoming soaked through, especially if accompanied by strong winds. This can lead to significant loss of body heat and an increased likelihood of hypothermia. Terrain may turn increasingly boggy underfoot while streams can flood and become impassable. There may also be a risk of flooding in valleys or glens. If there is snow cover, a heightened avalanche hazard is possible and avalanche reports should be consulted where available.
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
Rain or showers, occasionally heavy, most likely to affect eastern Fells.
| 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) |
<05% | 10% | 20% | 30% | 60% | 50% | 30% | 10% |
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
10
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SE
9
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SE
10
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E
10
|
E
10
|
S
10
|
S
11
|
SE
12
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| 600m |
SE
7
|
SE
4
|
NE
5
|
NE
6
|
E
8
|
S
7
|
S
7
|
SE
10
|
| 300m |
S
1
|
SE
1
|
N
1
|
NE
2
|
E
4
|
S
3
|
S
3
|
E
3
|
| Valley |
E
1
|
E
1
|
N
1
|
SE
1
|
SE
2
|
S
2
|
SW
2
|
NE
3
|
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 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
| 600m | 9 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 |
| 300m | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
| Valley | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
11°
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12°
|
12°
|
13°
|
13°
|
13°
|
13°
|
13°
|
| 600m |
13°
|
13°
|
14°
|
14°
|
15°
|
15°
|
14°
|
14°
|
| 300m |
14°
|
13°
|
15°
|
17°
|
17°
|
16°
|
17°
|
16°
|
| Valley |
16°
|
16°
|
17°
|
18°
|
19°
|
18°
|
18°
|
18°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,500m
|
2,500m
|
2,600m
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3,000m
|
3,000m
|
3,100m
|
3,000m
|
2,900m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
9°
|
10°
|
10°
|
11°
|
11°
|
11°
|
11°
|
11°
|
| 600m |
12°
|
13°
|
13°
|
14°
|
14°
|
14°
|
14°
|
13°
|
| 300m |
14°
|
13°
|
16°
|
17°
|
18°
|
17°
|
17°
|
16°
|
| Valley |
17°
|
16°
|
18°
|
19°
|
20°
|
18°
|
19°
|
18°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Heaviest rain is currently likely to be focussed just to the east of the Lake District, but with significant uncertainty in the exact position.
Weather
Dry but mainly cloudy through the early hours. A risk of showery outbreaks of rain through the day, turning heavy with a risk of thunder from late morning. This most likely across the eastern Fells with the western Fells seeing the best chance of a dry day. A turn to more scattered showers early evening, then dry towards dusk.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
60%, best chance in the west.
Low cloud and visibility
Visibility often poor in rain or low cloud, with bases often around 600m, but cloud lifting at times, occasionally clearing the tops, this most likely in the west.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Mainly dry through the early hours. Scattered showers through the day, occasionally heavy with a risk of thunder, most likely in the afternoon. Turning dry towards dusk. Mainly cloudy.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
20% in the morning, 60% in the afternoon.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southeast 5-10 gusting 15-20 mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 12 Celsius rising to 16 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 15 Celsius rising to 22 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Visibility often poor in low cloud, with cloud bases around 500m to start, gradually lifting though the morning. Cloud often above the tops early afternoon, but some patchy cloud returning above 700m in the evening.
Mountain weather information
Mon 21 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A warm day with sunny spells and light winds. A few scattered showers breaking out between late morning and late afternoon, these occasionally heavy with a risk of thunderstorms.
Tue 22 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Further showers, perhaps heavy at times. Light winds
Wed 23 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
A chance of some drier more settled conditions developing, although large uncertainties.
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.