Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High confidence in the dry, settled and mostly dry conditions prevailing for the next 5 days, but some uncertainty on the extent of any showers on Sunday.
This evening forecast
Clear and dry with light winds. Isolated mist and fog patches forming in valleys overnight.
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 largely sunny with light winds.
| 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% | 00% | 00% | 00% | 00% |
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 |
S
7
|
S
4
|
SE
4
|
SW
4
|
W
5
|
W
6
|
W
5
|
E
9
|
| 600m |
S
6
|
S
5
|
S
5
|
SW
4
|
W
4
|
W
6
|
W
5
|
SE
8
|
| 300m |
S
4
|
NW
3
|
S
3
|
SW
2
|
W
4
|
W
5
|
W
3
|
E
3
|
| Valley |
SE
2
|
E
2
|
E
2
|
W
2
|
W
5
|
W
6
|
W
3
|
E
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 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 12 |
| 600m | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 11 |
| 300m | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
| Valley | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 11 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
8°
|
10°
|
11°
|
9°
|
6°
|
| 600m |
9°
|
8°
|
8°
|
10°
|
12°
|
13°
|
11°
|
8°
|
| 300m |
8°
|
7°
|
8°
|
13°
|
15°
|
15°
|
13°
|
9°
|
| Valley |
10°
|
9°
|
10°
|
13°
|
15°
|
14°
|
13°
|
11°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,200m
|
1,200m
|
1,100m
|
1,100m
|
1,300m
|
1,400m
|
1,500m
|
1,500m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 00:00 | 03:00 | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
5°
|
5°
|
5°
|
7°
|
9°
|
9°
|
8°
|
4°
|
| 600m |
7°
|
6°
|
6°
|
10°
|
12°
|
12°
|
10°
|
6°
|
| 300m |
7°
|
6°
|
7°
|
13°
|
14°
|
14°
|
12°
|
8°
|
| Valley |
9°
|
9°
|
9°
|
13°
|
14°
|
13°
|
13°
|
9°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Strong sunshine despite occasionally hazy skies, suitable protection is advised.
Weather
Any early mist patches in valleys quickly clearing in the morning. Otherwise dry and sunny, the sunshine occasionally hazy as a thin veil of high cloud spreads across the sky. Light winds.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
100%
Low cloud and visibility
Very good visibility with clear tops. Visibility perhaps poor in any low level mist at first.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
The odd light shower possible in the morning. Otherwise a dry and bright day with rafts of cloud turning sunny spells rather hazy.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%
Maximum wind speed expected
Gusting to 15mph.
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 4 rising 11 Celsius.
- Valley Plus 7 rising 16 Celsius.
- Freezing level Above summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Generally good visibility with cloud bases above summits, perhaps briefly deteriorating slightly in any morning showers.
Mountain weather information
Mon 27 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry and settled with light winds. Rather cloudy skies but tops clear, best of the brighter periods early and late.
Tue 28 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Remaining dry and settled with gentle winds. More in the way of sunshine than Monday.
Wed 29 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Dry with bright or sunny periods. Gentle winds.
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.