Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for a generally settled spell of weather. Low confidence for extent of any rain on Saturday.
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.
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.
Mountain weather forecast
Early morning fog clearing, then dry with some sunshine
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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|
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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 |
NE
24
|
NE
19
|
NE
16
|
NE
16
|
NE
16
|
E
21
|
| 600m |
NE
17
|
NE
16
|
NE
15
|
NE
15
|
NE
15
|
E
14
|
| 300m |
NE
5
|
NE
6
|
NE
7
|
NE
7
|
NE
7
|
E
3
|
| Valley |
NE
6
|
NE
8
|
NE
9
|
NE
8
|
NE
8
|
NE
8
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m | 29 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 25 |
| 600m | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
| 300m | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
| Valley | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 13 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
2°
|
2°
|
4°
|
6°
|
6°
|
4°
|
| 600m |
4°
|
5°
|
7°
|
9°
|
8°
|
5°
|
| 300m |
7°
|
9°
|
11°
|
12°
|
11°
|
6°
|
| Valley |
9°
|
11°
|
13°
|
14°
|
13°
|
9°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,600m
|
1,600m
|
1,500m
|
1,600m
|
1,500m
|
1,300m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
-5°
|
-3°
|
0°
|
2°
|
1°
|
-1°
|
| 600m |
-1°
|
1°
|
3°
|
5°
|
5°
|
0°
|
| 300m |
5°
|
7°
|
10°
|
11°
|
10°
|
5°
|
| Valley |
8°
|
9°
|
11°
|
12°
|
12°
|
7°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Be prepared for strong sunshine and a risk of sunburn and dehydration on long hikes.
Weather
Early mist and fog patches clearing quickly after sunrise. A mostly cloudy start, but from late morning cloud breaking up to give increasingly long sunny spells and largely clear skies for the late afternoon and evening. Dry with mostly light easterly winds but breezy on summits.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%.
Low cloud and visibility
Some cloud below 400-600 metres at first, this lifting and breaking to patches around 700 metres by mid-morning. Very good visibility in the afternoon with little in the way of cloud on the summits.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Mist or fog patches overnight. These clear quickly through the morning, leading to another dry day with prolonged sunshine. Winds strengthening later in the day.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
100%
Maximum wind speed expected
Easterly average speeds of 20 mph, strengthening to average speeds 25-30 mph by evening.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 9 Celsius
- Valley Plus 5 rising to 16 Celsius
- Freezing level Above summits
Low cloud and visibility
Patchy mist or fog overnight in the valleys, clearing quickly from sunrise. Visibility very good with little in the way of summit cloud for the rest of the day.
Mountain weather information
Thu 30 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry with prolonged sunshine. Occasionally strong southeasterly summit winds. Freezing level above summits.
Fri 1 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Another dry day with plenty of sunshine. Light southeasterlies. Freezing level above summits.
Sat 2 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and bright intervals. Light southwesterly winds. Freezing level above summits.
Updated at:
Summit specific forecast
Mountain summit forecast map
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Key
Mountain summits
Other points of interest
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The Lake District covers an area of 885 square miles with its highest point, Scafell Pike, standing at 978 metres.