Mountain weather
Peak District Mountain weather forecast table
Confidence
Generally high confidence for the dry and settled conditions on Thursday. Lower confidence in details of the unsettled conditions over the bank holiday weekend.
Mountain weather hazards
Hazards apply at or above 300m, reflecting the more severe conditions which can occur at altitude.
Severe Chill Effect
Wind significantly lowers the ‘feels-like’ temperature relative to the actual temperature, with even moderate winds significantly adding to the chilling effect. Strong winds can result in a severe and debilitating wind chill many degrees below the actual temperature. This effect will be enhanced in rain or wet snow. Without protection, prolonged exposure could result in frost nip or frostbite on exposed parts of the body and/or hypothermia.
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 for much of the day with sunny spells.
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Weather (at 600m) |
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|
|
|
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Chance of precipitation (at 600m) |
<05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | <05% | 30% |
Wind direction and speed (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
NE
9
|
NE
7
|
W
5
|
SW
9
|
SW
9
|
S
16
|
| 300m |
NE
4
|
NE
4
|
W
4
|
SW
7
|
SW
6
|
S
12
|
| Valley |
NE
1
|
NE
2
|
W
4
|
SW
5
|
SW
5
|
S
8
|
Wind gust (mph)
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m | 14 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 23 |
| 300m | 7 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| Valley | 8 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 18 |
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
0°
|
1°
|
4°
|
5°
|
5°
|
4°
|
| 300m |
3°
|
4°
|
6°
|
8°
|
8°
|
6°
|
| Valley |
3°
|
5°
|
8°
|
9°
|
9°
|
7°
|
| Freezing Level |
600m
|
600m
|
700m
|
800m
|
900m
|
900m
|
Altitude above mean sea level
| Time | 06:00 | 09:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600m |
-4°
|
-2°
|
1°
|
2°
|
2°
|
-1°
|
| 300m |
1°
|
3°
|
5°
|
6°
|
6°
|
3°
|
| Valley |
2°
|
5°
|
7°
|
8°
|
8°
|
4°
|
Additional weather information
Meteorologist's view
Generally a pleasant day on the hills, with good walking conditions. However, it will still feel chilly at all levels, with wind chill likely.
Weather
Dry for much of Thursday which variable cloud and sunny spells. Cloud building from the west late in the afternoon with outbreaks of rain and low arriving overnight.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
90%.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud above summits expected through the day, though it may lower to 600-800m overnight. Visibility generally good or very good, becoming moderate at times later in the evening in outbreaks of rain, and poor in any low cloud.
Recent rainfall
Location: Cat & Fiddle (Midway between Buxton and Macclesfield)
Altitude: 511m
| Last 24 hours | Last 48 hours | Last 72 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2mm | 4.8mm | 7.8mm |
Measurement date:
Rainfall data provided by the Environment Agency. The Met Office is not responsible for content provided by third parties and may remove this data without warning.
Mountain weather information
Weather
Cloudy and windy with outbreaks of rain, these perhaps persistent along the summits and heavy at times. Sunny spells and showers may develop later in the afternoon, with some good clear spells developing overnight.
Chance of cloud-free hill tops
50% during the early hours of Friday morning, quickly deteriorating to 20% by dawn, improving up to 80% into the afternoon and evening.
Maximum wind speed expected
West or southwest 20-25mph, with gusts of 40-45mph in the afternoon.
Temperature
- At 600m Plus 3C rising to plus 7C.
- Valley Plus 5C rising to Plus 11C
- Freezing level Above all summits.
Low cloud and visibility
Cloud lowering to 400-500metres by dawn on Friday. Improving during the afternoon to clear all summits. Visibility moderate or poor in rain and very poor within cloud, but improving to generally very good later in the afternoon and into the evening.
Mountain weather information
Sat 4 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Unsettled with rain or showers, heavy at times. Strong southwesterly winds developing with a chance of gales. Freezing levels above summits.
Sun 5 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Sunny spells with a few showers possible. Windy at first, but winds generally easing through the day. Freezing levels above summits
Mon 6 Apr
Sunrise:
Sunset:
Mostly dry with sunny spells, breezy. Freezing levels above all summits.
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Summit specific forecast
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