Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for Monday. Then high for dry and settled weather for the rest of the week as high pressure becomes established.
This evening forecast
Dry and partly cloudy. Cloud above the summits. Light winds.
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
Cloudy at times with a chance of afternoon showers
| 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% | 30% | 30% | 20% | 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 |
NE
6
|
NE
4
|
E
4
|
S
3
|
SE
5
|
S
5
|
E
9
|
E
14
|
| 600m |
N
6
|
E
4
|
E
3
|
SE
2
|
SE
5
|
NW
5
|
E
8
|
E
11
|
| 300m |
N
3
|
NE
2
|
E
2
|
SE
2
|
SE
4
|
S
3
|
E
5
|
E
5
|
| Valley |
N
4
|
NE
4
|
NE
2
|
SE
4
|
NW
5
|
N
3
|
NE
6
|
NE
7
|
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 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 20 |
| 600m | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 17 |
| 300m | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 13 |
| Valley | 8 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 13 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
2°
|
3°
|
3°
|
2°
|
1°
|
| 600m |
3°
|
2°
|
3°
|
5°
|
5°
|
6°
|
5°
|
3°
|
| 300m |
4°
|
3°
|
4°
|
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
5°
|
| Valley |
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
9°
|
10°
|
10°
|
10°
|
8°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,000m
|
900m
|
900m
|
900m
|
1,000m
|
1,100m
|
1,100m
|
1,000m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
-2°
|
-2°
|
-1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
1°
|
-1°
|
-4°
|
| 600m |
0°
|
0°
|
1°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
2°
|
-1°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
2°
|
3°
|
7°
|
7°
|
8°
|
6°
|
3°
|
| Valley |
6°
|
5°
|
6°
|
8°
|
9°
|
10°
|
8°
|
6°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Note low freezing level and cold temperatures at height.
Weather
Dry in the morning with clear or sunny periods. Cloudy at times in the afternoon with a few showers breaking out. Showers turning somewhat heavier for a time late afternoon with the chance of some sleet on the highest tops. Showers becoming isolated in the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%
Low cloud and visibility
Good visibility with patchy cloud around 900 metres in the morning, otherwise cloud above the summits
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Chance of a light shower at first otherwise a dry day. Rather cloudy in the morning but turning sunnier from the east in the afternoon. Strengthening easterly winds at height, but gusty on the tops later. Cold at height.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%
Maximum wind speed expected
Easterly 25 mph
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 4 Celsius
- Valley Plus 5 rising to 14 Celsius
- Freezing level 1000 metres
Low cloud and visibility
Areas of cloud down to 700 metres at first, otherwise good visibility with cloud above the summits
Mountain weather information
Wed 22 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Chance of some thin low cloud across Eastern Fells at first, otherwise dry and sunny. Cold, strong easterly winds at height.
Thu 23 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry and sunny, winds easing.
Fri 24 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Little change, dry and sunny.
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.