Mountain weather

Mountain weather

Lake District

Confidence

High confidence for dry conditions continuing Wednesday and Thursday then more unsettled conditions for the weekend with rain at times.

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

Dry and bright with sunny spells.

Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
Weather
(at 800m)
Weather symbols Sunny Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Sunny intervals Sunny Clear night
Chance of
precipitation
(at 800m)
Chance of precipitation
<5%
<5%
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 SW 8mph knots
SW
8mph
SW 8mph knots
SW
8mph
W 10mph knots
W
10mph
W 11mph knots
W
11mph
W 10mph knots
W
10mph
N 9mph knots
N
9mph
600m
600m SW 7mph knots
SW
7mph
SW 7mph knots
SW
7mph
W 10mph knots
W
10mph
W 10mph knots
W
10mph
W 11mph knots
W
11mph
NW 14mph knots
NW
14mph
300m
300m S 2mph knots
S
2mph
W 1mph knots
W
1mph
W 8mph knots
W
8mph
W 8mph knots
W
8mph
NW 9mph knots
NW
9mph
NW 8mph knots
NW
8mph
Valley
Valley SW 1mph knots
SW
1mph
W 4mph knots
W
4mph
W 8mph knots
W
8mph
W 9mph knots
W
9mph
NW 9mph knots
NW
9mph
N 10mph knots
N
10mph

Wind gust

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
900m
900m 10mph 11mph 14mph 15mph 14mph 17mph
600m
600m 9mph 9mph 13mph 13mph 14mph 22mph
300m
300m 3mph 4mph 11mph 12mph 14mph 16mph
Valley
Valley 4mph 7mph 11mph 13mph 14mph 15mph

Altitude above mean sea level
Time
Time
06:00
09:00
12:00
15:00
18:00
21:00
900m
900m 12 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 12 degrees Celsius 11 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius
600m
600m 13 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius 15 degrees Celsius 14 degrees Celsius 10 degrees Celsius
300m
300m 15 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius 17 degrees Celsius 13 degrees Celsius
Valley
Valley 16 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius 18 degrees Celsius 19 degrees Celsius 16 degrees Celsius
Freezing Level Freezing Level
3100m
3200m
2900m
2800m
2600m
2700m

Additional weather information

Meteorologist's view

High UV levels, suitable protection will be essential. Risk of dehydration and heat stress, especially on long hikes.

Weather

Dry and warm with sunny spells and just some patches of cloud bubbling up through the day. Gentle winds on tops.

Chance of cloud-free hill tops

95%

Low cloud and visibility

Good visibility with patches of cloud developing above summit level.

Ground conditions

No recent ground conditions report available.

Summit specific forecast