Mountain weather

Mountain weather

Lake District

Confidence

High confidence in the general themes for the next 5 days, but some uncertainty on the extent of any rain on Sunday afternoon. Low confidence with timings of the widespread frontal rain arriving on Monday afternoon.

Mountain hazards

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

Mainly dry and bright.

Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
Weather symbols Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Cloudy Sunny intervals Partly cloudy (night)
Chance of
precipitation
(at 800m)
Chance of precipitation
20%
20%
10%
10%
10%
10%

Wind direction and speed

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
900m
900m NW 18mph knots
NW
18mph
NW 14mph knots
NW
14mph
NW 13mph knots
NW
13mph
NW 12mph knots
NW
12mph
NW 12mph knots
NW
12mph
NW 9mph knots
NW
9mph
600m
600m NW 12mph knots
NW
12mph
NW 13mph knots
NW
13mph
NW 12mph knots
NW
12mph
NW 12mph knots
NW
12mph
NW 12mph knots
NW
12mph
NW 11mph knots
NW
11mph
300m
300m NW 5mph knots
NW
5mph
NW 8mph knots
NW
8mph
NW 8mph knots
NW
8mph
NW 9mph knots
NW
9mph
NW 8mph knots
NW
8mph
NW 6mph knots
NW
6mph
Valley
Valley NW 4mph knots
NW
4mph
NW 7mph knots
NW
7mph
NW 7mph knots
NW
7mph
NW 8mph knots
NW
8mph
NW 8mph knots
NW
8mph
NW 7mph knots
NW
7mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
900m
900m 21mph 17mph 17mph 16mph 16mph 15mph
600m
600m 16mph 16mph 16mph 17mph 16mph 17mph
300m
300m 15mph 16mph 15mph 16mph 15mph 13mph
Valley
Valley 15mph 15mph 14mph 15mph 14mph 15mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
900m
900m 4 degrees Celsius 5 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius 7 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius 6 degrees Celsius
600m
600m 8 degrees Celsius 8 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius 8 degrees Celsius
300m
300m 12 degrees Celsius 13 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 13 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius
Valley
Valley 15 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
2100m
2100m
2500m
2500m
2500m
2500m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

A decent day and feeling fresher than of late. Mod-high UV levels despite cloud cover at times, suitable protection essential.

Weather

The odd light shower in the morning, otherwise a dry, bright day with some sunny intervals. Moderate winds on tops.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

60% rising to 90% in the morning.

Low cloud and visibility

A few patches of cloud shrouding some tops at first will quickly clear, then areas of cloud will develop above tops by day. Visibility will be very good.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast