Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence for settled weather Thursday. High confidence for more unsettled weather over the weekend, but low confidence on the exact details.
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, sunny, breezy.
| Time | 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% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
SE
41
|
SE
40
|
SE
33
|
SE
28
|
SE
27
|
SE
26
|
| 600m |
SE
35
|
SE
29
|
SE
25
|
SE
24
|
SE
16
|
SE
23
|
| 300m |
SE
7
|
SE
9
|
SE
6
|
SE
11
|
SE
5
|
SE
9
|
| Valley |
E
9
|
E
10
|
SE
8
|
SE
10
|
SE
5
|
E
6
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m | 48 | 48 | 41 | 36 | 33 | 34 |
| 600m | 49 | 39 | 33 | 33 | 24 | 35 |
| 300m | 32 | 29 | 20 | 24 | 18 | 26 |
| Valley | 32 | 29 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 21 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
9°
|
8°
|
10°
|
11°
|
11°
|
9°
|
| 600m |
7°
|
9°
|
13°
|
14°
|
13°
|
10°
|
| 300m |
10°
|
14°
|
17°
|
18°
|
16°
|
12°
|
| Valley |
11°
|
15°
|
18°
|
19°
|
18°
|
14°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,700m
|
1,700m
|
1,600m
|
1,700m
|
1,800m
|
1,700m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
3°
|
3°
|
5°
|
7°
|
6°
|
5°
|
| 600m |
2°
|
5°
|
8°
|
10°
|
10°
|
6°
|
| 300m |
8°
|
12°
|
16°
|
15°
|
15°
|
10°
|
| Valley |
10°
|
13°
|
16°
|
16°
|
17°
|
12°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Gusts of 40mph or more will give difficult walking conditions with a risk of being blown off balance and energy output significantly increased when walking into the wind. Be prepared for strong sunshine and a risk of sunburn and dehydration on long hikes.
Weather
A dry, warm, sunny day, but breezy. Some patchy low cloud over eastern Fells, or perhaps some mist or fog patches forming in valleys overnight, soon clearing after dawn. Chilly in the early morning and late evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
100%
Low cloud and visibility
Generally clear summits and excellent visibilities. Some patches of cloud around low elevations of eastern Fells in the early morning, but summits rising above the cloud layer. A few mist or fog patches in valleys at first.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Dry with bright or sunny spells in the morning. Sunshine will turn hazier with higher cloud through the afternoon, with the chance of a few showers, these may turn heavy and more persistent in the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
Generally 90%, falling to 70% in evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
Southeast veering southwest, 20-30mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 8C rising to plus 14C by day.
- Valley Plus 5C rising to plus 21C by day.
- Freezing level Well above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Summits clear and excellent visibilities much of the day. Chance of some cloud around summit height and visibilities falling moderate or poor in any showers in the evening.
Mountain weather information
Sat 2 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Variable cloud and bright spells. Chance of a few showers. Light winds.
Sun 3 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Again variable cloud and bright spells. Chance of some heavy showers. Light winds.
Mon 4 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Another day of variable cloud and bright spells with the chance of a few showers. Light 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.