Mountain weather
Lake District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
High for changeable weather but low for extent of any precipitation a daily basis.
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
Partly cloudy with the chance of a few light showers
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 800m) |
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|
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Chance of precipitation (at 800m) |
10% | 10% | 20% | 40% | 40% | 10% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
S
22
|
S
21
|
S
19
|
S
18
|
S
22
|
S
22
|
| 600m |
S
24
|
S
19
|
S
17
|
S
16
|
S
15
|
S
18
|
| 300m |
S
7
|
S
8
|
S
9
|
S
8
|
S
6
|
S
4
|
| Valley |
SE
3
|
S
8
|
S
9
|
S
8
|
S
7
|
S
6
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 |
| 600m | 33 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 25 |
| 300m | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 15 |
| Valley | 14 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
2°
|
2°
|
3°
|
4°
|
4°
|
4°
|
| 600m |
3°
|
4°
|
6°
|
7°
|
7°
|
6°
|
| 300m |
5°
|
7°
|
9°
|
10°
|
9°
|
8°
|
| Valley |
7°
|
10°
|
11°
|
12°
|
11°
|
10°
|
| Freezing Level |
1,200m
|
1,300m
|
1,300m
|
1,400m
|
1,400m
|
1,400m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 900m |
-4°
|
-4°
|
-2°
|
-1°
|
-1°
|
-2°
|
| 600m |
-3°
|
-1°
|
1°
|
3°
|
3°
|
1°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
5°
|
7°
|
8°
|
8°
|
7°
|
| Valley |
6°
|
8°
|
9°
|
10°
|
10°
|
9°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Be prepared for cold conditions at height with fresh winds and low temperatures making for marked wind chill on the tops.
Weather
Variable amounts of cloud and some clear or bright periods through the day. A few light showers possible mainly in the afternoon but some reasonable spells of dry weather too.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
80%
Low cloud and visibility
Patchy cloud down to 700 metres at first, this rising to 900 metres or higher by late morning. Good visibility outside of cloud.
Ground conditions
No recent ground conditions report available.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Variable amounts of cloud and some bright spells. Chance of a few showers breaking out, these may be briefly heavy in the afternoon across the Eastern Fells. Light winds.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
70%
Maximum wind speed expected
Southwest 10 mph
Temperature
- At 800m Plus 6 Celsius
- Valley Plus 5 rising to 16 Celsius
- Freezing level Above the summits
Low cloud and visibility
Patchy cloud around 500 metres at first, but this rising to 900 metres or higher by late morning. Then cloud above the tops for the afternoon with good visibility.
Mountain weather information
Sat 9 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Cloudy with a chance of some showery rain. Fresh to strong northeasterly summit winds developing later.
Sun 10 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Chance of some early rain otherwise a dry day with some sunshine. Strong northeasterly winds at first. Cold at height.
Mon 11 May
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mainly dry and cloudy, perhaps a few showers developing by afternoon. Cold 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.