Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for a general dry and settled period. Medium for cloud details.
This evening forecast
Mostly cloudy this evening with showery outbreaks of rain, some drier and clearer spells later. Moderate to fresh north or northeast winds at height.
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
Bright and sunny spells developing. Windy at times over the summits.
| 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) |
20% | 30% | 20% | 10% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% |
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
18
|
N
12
|
N
18
|
NW
21
|
NW
26
|
NW
28
|
NW
30
|
NW
32
|
| 600m |
N
11
|
N
8
|
NW
13
|
NW
17
|
NW
24
|
NW
26
|
NW
26
|
NW
24
|
| 300m |
N
5
|
NW
3
|
NW
6
|
NW
9
|
NW
14
|
NW
15
|
NW
15
|
NW
11
|
| Valley |
N
5
|
N
4
|
N
7
|
NW
10
|
NW
14
|
NW
16
|
NW
15
|
NW
12
|
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 | 21 | 15 | 23 | 28 | 35 | 39 | 41 | 41 |
| 600m | 15 | 11 | 18 | 24 | 34 | 38 | 38 | 35 |
| 300m | 14 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 28 |
| Valley | 14 | 11 | 16 | 22 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 28 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
6°
|
6°
|
6°
|
7°
|
9°
|
9°
|
7°
|
6°
|
| 600m |
8°
|
8°
|
8°
|
10°
|
12°
|
12°
|
10°
|
8°
|
| 300m |
10°
|
10°
|
11°
|
13°
|
15°
|
15°
|
13°
|
11°
|
| Valley |
13°
|
13°
|
13°
|
15°
|
17°
|
17°
|
15°
|
13°
|
| Freezing Level |
2,100m
|
2,000m
|
1,800m
|
1,700m
|
1,800m
|
1,800m
|
1,800m
|
1,600m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
2°
|
3°
|
2°
|
2°
|
5°
|
4°
|
2°
|
0°
|
| 600m |
6°
|
6°
|
5°
|
6°
|
8°
|
8°
|
6°
|
4°
|
| 300m |
9°
|
10°
|
10°
|
11°
|
13°
|
12°
|
10°
|
8°
|
| Valley |
13°
|
12°
|
12°
|
13°
|
14°
|
14°
|
12°
|
11°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Note summit winds, particularly later in the day when it will feel chilly.
Weather
Occasional low cloud and patchy rain and drizzle overnight and early morning. Any low cloud soon lifting and clearing during the morning to leave a dry and bright day with sunny spells. Dry with sunny or clear spells in the evening.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
40% soon increasing 90% or more.
Low cloud and visibility
Occasional or patchy low cloud overnight and early morning, soon lifting and clearing with generally no significant low cloud daylight hours. Visibility mostly very good or excellent, but moderate to very poor in any early low cloud and rain.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
A few shallow mist and fog patches forming in the valleys overnight. Otherwise dry and bright with good sunny or clear spells.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90% or more.
Maximum wind speed expected
Northwest 10 to 15mph
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 6 to 12 Celsius
- Valley Plus 6 Celsius around dawn, rising to 21 Celsius in the afternoon.
- Freezing level Above the summits.
Low cloud and visibility
No significant low expected. Visibility mainly very good or excellent.
Mountain weather information
Wed 9 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Overnight and early morning low cloud and drizzle possible, this lifting and clearing to bright or sunny spells. Light or moderate westerly winds at height.
Thu 10 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Patchy low cloud overnight and early morning. Otherwise dry with sunny or clear spells. Very warm in the afternoon. Light west or southwest winds at height.
Fri 11 Jul
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Patchy low cloud possible overnight. Otherwise dry with sunny or clear spells. Very warm in the afternoon. Light southwest winds at height.
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.